Month: February 2022

The theft or vandalization of road signs in Russell County is becoming an issue and county leaders are taking additional steps to curb the issue. During Monday night’s fiscal court meeting, magistrates expressed concern about […]

Spring fire season begins today and runs through April 30th, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry. State officials say the Commonwealth has been affected by multiple ice, snow, and severe weather events that have […]

Four Laker Band members were selected to participate in the Campbellsville University Honors Band recently. Seniors Jazmine Curry and Michael Needham, along with juniors Ashten Wall and Elliott Birge, participated in the honors band concert […]

There is proposed legislation in Frankfort to fly the “Freedom Flag” on the anniversary of 9/11. Keith West tells us more in this report for WJRS NEWS…

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved three items Monday night that will utilize funds the county received from the American Rescue Plan Act. The court gave unanimous approval to the Premium Pay Plan, which provides […]

Governor Andy Beshear will be in Russell County on Friday, making an appearance at the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Office. Beshear will be in Russell County to announce funding for Cleaner Water programs in […]

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting for February will take place today at noon at the Russell County Public Library. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield and Program Services Librarian Angela Boggs will be the […]

Neighboring Adair County recently received $147,600 in state funding for a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project that will resurface part of Richard Hollow Road in the western part of the county. Neighboring Casey County also received […]