Month: June 2019

WJRS News Director Derek Aaron files this report for local news on the recent success of a school-based program in Jefferson County that will soon make its way to the Russell County School District… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Aaron-6-26.mp3

Charges Dropped Against Two Wayne County Daycare Workers

Two former daycare workers in neighboring Wayne County no longer face charges after the Wayne County Grand Jury chose not to indict them Tuesday, according to reports. In April, Diana Willett was charged with child […]

Nomination Meeting for District 9 Wildlife Commissioners Position is Thursday

The meeting will be at 6:30 central time Thursday at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. Karl Clinard currently holds the voluntary position and can serve one more four-year term. The 9th Wildlife District […]

Dale Lunsford, age 89, of Russell Springs

Dale Lunsford, age 89, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 27th, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by: His Wife Betty Hopper […]

Laker Sports, Wednesday, June 26th

The Russell County 8 to 10-year-old All Star softball team defeated Marion County in Columbia on Tuesday evening by a score of 6-2 to win the District 5 Little League softball championship. Best of luck […]

Trading Post Items- Tuesday

For Sale: Piano 270-585-7113 For Rent: Home in Russell Springs 270-343-4289 For Sale: Spaces for the 127 yard sale 270-634-1277 For Sale: Several miscellaneous items 606-485-0381 For Sale: Beds and other items 270-566-3023 For Sale: […]

Ronnie Alan Moore, age 65, of Russell Springs

Full audio obituary below… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ronnie-.mp3 Ronnie Alan Moore, age 65, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, June 24th, 2019 at Audubon Hospital. He is survived by: His Wife Lois Dennis Moore of Russell Springs […]

Much Needed Dry Weather in the Forecast for a Few Days

Good Tuesday, everyone. After a few days of showers and thunderstorms, we are finally going to get a chance to dry out from all of this wet weather we’ve seen. Here’s the current visible satellite […]

Two Arrested in Separate Incidents Monday

According to jail records. Another person has been arrested as a result of a search of a residence off old Sano Road on Melissa Drive according to Sheriff Derek Polston. Deputy Kenny Perkins arrested and […]

City of Russell Springs Offering Viewings of Rentals Online

Brian Stephens with the City of Russell Springs spoke to WJRS News about the new venture the city is taking in regards to its rental locations…