Young Russell Springs Woman Escapes Injury

Wednesday, May 8 by WJRS Staff

A young Russell Springs woman escaped serious injury yesterday morning in a one vehicle accident near the Esto community. Deputy Sheriff Dustin Bunch told WJRS Local News that 20 year old Ellie York was operating […]

State wildlife officials remind folks to leave young wildlife alone

Wednesday, April 26 by Derek Aaron

As spring brings a surge in newborn wildlife to Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is cautioning the public to leave young animals undisturbed, even when they appear to be alone, and reminds […]

Several Russell Countians honored by Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland

Friday, November 18 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland 40 under 40 Awards were recently held at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset with several Russell Countians being honored. Lindsey Wilson Gosser of State Farm Insurance, State Rep. Josh Branscum […]

COVID booster shots now available for kids as young as 5

Thursday, October 13 by Derek Aaron

This week, the CDC signed off on the FDA’s authorization of the bivalent COVID-19 booster shot for children as young as five years old. The bivalent vaccine targets the omicron variant, which continues to be […]

Jerry Young, age 68, of Jamestown

Sunday, July 24 by Sean Hammond

Jerry (Jolly) Young, 68, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Saturday, July 23rd, at T.J. Health Columbia. Jerry was born in Greensburg, KY on August 14, 1953, a son of the late Lois (Warf) Whitlock and […]

KDFWR: Leave young wildlife alone

Tuesday, May 17 by Derek Aaron

At this time of year, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding citizens to leave young wildlife alone that they may encounter. It’s illegal and harmful to take them from their mothers, officials […]

UK’s Landon Young Ready for NFL “Job”, Wherever It May Be | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 29 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Landon Young is not sure when he may hear his name called during the NFL draft this week but he’s confident after his Pro Day workout that he’s going to get drafted. The University of Kentucky offensive lineman has his weight... Read More.

Landon Young Believes UK’s Big Blue Wall in Good Shape for 2021 Without Him and Drake Jackson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 19 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky offensive tackle Landon Young spent five productive years playing for the hometown Wildcats and is now in Arizona training for what he hopes will soon be a professional football career. The Cats have to find a replacement for Young and... Read More.

Officials Encouraging Teens and Young Adults Who Want to Stop Vaping to Get Free Help

Friday, January 10 by Sean Hammond

The program is called This is Quitting, a nationwide texting service. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Department of Public Health officials say cessation services such as This is Quitting are critical for […]

Two Area Residents Honored as Outstanding Young Farm Family

Monday, December 9 by Sean Hammond

Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Nancy in neighboring Pulaski County were honored last week as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s “2019 Outstanding Young Farm Family” at the 100th Annual Meeting at the Galt House in Louisville. This […]

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Young Russell Springs Woman Escapes Injury

State wildlife officials remind folks to leave young wildlife alone

Several Russell Countians honored by Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland

COVID booster shots now available for kids as young as 5

Jerry Young, age 68, of Jamestown

KDFWR: Leave young wildlife alone

UK’s Landon Young Ready for NFL “Job”, Wherever It May Be | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Landon Young Believes UK’s Big Blue Wall in Good Shape for 2021 Without Him and Drake Jackson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Officials Encouraging Teens and Young Adults Who Want to Stop Vaping to Get Free Help

Two Area Residents Honored as Outstanding Young Farm Family

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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