Month: May 2020

After facing potential closure just a few days ago, Lake Cumberland State Park will re-open on Monday. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement yesterday afternoon in Frankfort… State Representative Jeff Hoover and Senator Max Wise […]

Changes at Circuit Clerk’s Office

Circuit Clerk Tony Kerr discussed the new procedures with WJRS NEWS… Kerr also said he had not received any information from the Kentucky State Police on driver testing. He said clerks around the state had […]

Student Athletes to Begin Activities Soon

Yesterday, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association held a virtual meeting with its Board of Control and Athletic Directors from around the state. WJRS NEWS talked with Russell County High School Athletic Director Michael Carpenter, […]

COVID-19 Update

Russell County remains at just once active case of COVID-19 according to County-Judge Executive Gary Robertson. The case is on home self-isolation. Neighboring Adair County reported one new case on Thursday which is a resident […]

COVID-19 Case Update

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced Wednesday that Russell County had no new cases of COVID-19. There is one active case that is on home self-isolation. Adair County also reported no new cases Wednesday. There […]

Drivers Licenses Can be Obtained Again Soon

Persons needing driver’s licenses renewed, or attempting to obtain a driver’s license for the first time, will soon be able to do so again. The Circuit Clerk’s office, which contracts with the state Transportation Cabinet […]

Local Lawmakers Speak Out Against State Park Closing

Efforts are underway by Russell County’s two state lawmakers to reverse a decision by the state to close Lake Cumberland State Park, beginning next week. As WJRS News reported Wednesday morning, the State Park announced […]

New RS City Council Filing

As the filing deadline for city council and school board seats nears the deadline, one other person has thrown his hat in the political ring. Yesterday, Russell Springs resident Brandon Wilson filed for a position […]