Month: January 2021

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning against posting COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media. Vaccination cards include personal information like name, date of birth and location of where the shot was received, information scammers […]

Due to the renovation of Wolf Creek Dam, on Wednesday, Feb. 3 and Thursday, Feb. 4, the United States Corps of Engineers and BCI Construction USA, INC, will close U.S. 127 across the dam from […]

The Russell County Public Library will be bringing back extended operating hours, beginning today. The library will now be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9-4:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9-1 p.m. on […]

Many Russell County residents use Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for certain healthcare needs. The hospital said Friday it will expand its visitor policy to allow one well patient per day starting today at its main […]

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.81%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 327 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

Law enforcement arrested a Russell Springs man on drug trafficking charges following an investigation. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News the sheriff’s office assisted with an investigation led by Kentucky State Police into […]

Good morning and happy Friday everybody. The weather yesterday was cold but it sure was a beautiful day in the Lake Cumberland region. Our weather stays the same today with sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures, […]