Lawsuit filed stemming from drowning death at Clifty Creek last year

Monday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

The drowning death of a Pulaski County man last year has resulted in a lawsuit against Russell County and a county employee. On May 26th of last year, Camron Powell was a passenger in a […]

Six overdose deaths reported in Russell County last year

Tuesday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

A new report from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy reports six overdose deaths that occurred in Russell County last year. That’s a decrease locally, as 8 overdose deaths were reported in Russell County […]

Grider named Region School Resource Officer of the Year

Wednesday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Director of School Safety Jackie Grider has been named the School Resource Officer of the Year for the South Region by the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers. Grider said he was […]

Smith talks philosophy as principal, goals for year 1

Friday, April 26 by Zac Oakes

Continuing our conversation with new Jamestown Elementary School Principal Zach Smith, WJRS News asked Smith about his goals for his first year as the school’s principal. Smith said he wants to continue to build off […]

Russell County saw increase in unemployment last year

Tuesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County had a slight increase in unemployment last year compared to 2022. According to the report, Russell County’s unemployment rate was 5.3 percent last year, […]

Russell County saw increase in highway fatalities last year

Monday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

A new report released from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety and Kentucky State Police shows Russell County saw an increase in highway fatalities from auto collisions last year. Five deaths were reported […]

Loy selected as KY School Counselor of the Year

Friday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary School Counselor Lori Loy has been selected as the KY School Counselor of the Year. Loy was announced as the Elementary School Counselor of the Year back in the fall, making her a […]

Casey County man indicted on murder charge stemming from wreck last year

Wednesday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

A Casey County man was indicted on a murder charge stemming from a wreck that occurred last year in which a Eubank woman died. According to reports, 48-year-old John Osborn was indicted on the murder […]

Davis named 7th grade Conference Player of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School 7th grader Myles Davis was named the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Player of the Year over the weekend. Davis helped lead the 7th grade team to a runner-up finish in the conference tournament this season.

Local gas prices down about 40 cents from this time last year

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are down about 40 cents from this time last year. At the beginning of February 2023, local gas prices were hovering at around $3.19 per gallon. According to AAA, the average price […]

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Lawsuit filed stemming from drowning death at Clifty Creek last year

Six overdose deaths reported in Russell County last year

Grider named Region School Resource Officer of the Year

Smith talks philosophy as principal, goals for year 1

Russell County saw increase in unemployment last year

Russell County saw increase in highway fatalities last year

Loy selected as KY School Counselor of the Year

Casey County man indicted on murder charge stemming from wreck last year

Davis named 7th grade Conference Player of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local gas prices down about 40 cents from this time last year

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown