Month: August 2019

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polson spoke to WJRS News about his office’s monthly activity report… In other sheriff’s office news, longtime Deputy David Cain has put in his last day with the department after nearly […]

School District Once Again Offering Free Meals

Russell County School Nutrition will be participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, Russell Co. High School, Russell Co. Middle School, Russell Springs, Salem & […]

Partners in Prevention Met Tuesday

WJRS News talked with Sean Collins with the Russell County Partners in Prevention following the group’s board meeting on Tuesday. Collins discussed what their funding will cover during the new fiscal year… Collins can be […]

RCMS Student Graduates from Rogers Explorers

Thirty-one students, including Russell County Middle School’s Holly McClure, recently graduated from the sixth class of The Center for Rural Development’s 2019 Rogers Explorers program held July 7-9 on the campus of Union College. Rogers […]

Henry J. “Sonny” Aaron, age 97, of Russell Springs

Henry J. “Sonny” Aaron, age 97, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, August 12th, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by: His Wife Betty Lawless Aaron of Russell Springs Five Children Jackie and Jeffrey […]

Laker Sports Report, Wednesday, August 14th

Trading Post Items- Tuesday

Giveaway: Stove and other items 270-585-3439 For Sale: Jewelry and three pairs of boots 606-706-7012 Looking For: Home for rent in Russell Springs, needs to be two to three bedrooms 270-847-6570 Looking For: Tomatoes 270-343-3518 […]

Arthur Craig Fillippinie, age 66, of Jamestown

Arthur Craig Fillippinie, age 66, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, August 12th, 2019 at UK Health Care in Lexington. He is survived by: Two Children Angel Fairland and Jason Fillippinie, both of Indiana Mother Jenny […]

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Today

Our Tuesday is starting off with some clouds and temperatures in the upper 70’s to low 80’s in some areas. We are watching for the potential for severe thunderstorms today, but the heat is also […]

RC Fiscal Court Met Monday

In somewhat of a controversial vote, the Russell County Fiscal Court voted to enter into a memorandum of agreement with Lake Cumberland Marina and owner JD Hamilton that will allow the marina, formerly Alligator II, […]