Month: August 2019

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford talked with WJRS News as a new school year for local students, faculty and staff is set to begin…

City Saves Money by Selling Vehicles

The city of Russell Springs recently sold, using sealed bids, a backhoe and seven vehicles, including several from the police department, to the tune of around $21,240. This money will go to the general fund […]

Health Department Receives Award

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department has been awarded the Gold Level Loving Support Award of Excellence for 2019. Each year the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for […]

Laker Sports Report, Tuesday, August 13th

Local Police Asking for Assistance in Locating Missing Juvenile

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is needing assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Karlee K. Irvine, 17, was reported missing on Sunday, August 11. She stands 5’3″ and weighs 143 pounds with brown eyes and […]

Trading Post Items- Monday

For Sale: Crown Victoria 270-585-6135 Looking For: Burn barrels 502-795-4530 Giveaway: Couch and love seat 270-566-0236 Giveaway: Dryer 606-219-3427 For Sale: 1972 Nova 270-585-0162 For Sale: Tiller 270-585-6588

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

Audio forecast below… Good Monday, everyone. We are starting off the work week with partly to mostly cloudy skies and temperatures warming up into the mid 70’s. Clouds should break through later on leaving us […]

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest

A drug-related arrest was made over the weekend, WJRS News Director Derek Aaron has the details… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Aaron-8-12.mp3

Local Police Officer Receives Award

The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety recently honored law enforcement officers from 120 agencies across the Commonwealth for their efforts to increase the use of seat belts and child restraints in motor vehicles. Awards were […]

Water Line Work in Russell Springs

Russell Springs Public Works Director Terry Russell talked with WJRS about work taking place on some of the city’s water lines this week… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Russell-8-12-1.mp3 Russell said working on the city’s infrastructure is one of its […]