Darlus Carender, of Jabez, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at his home. He was 79 years of age. Darlus was born in the Panhandle Community of Jabez on March 28, 1943, son of […]
The average price of gas in Russell County is $3.69/gallon, according to AAA data. And according to GasBuddy, most stations in Russell County were selling at $3.69 as of Thursday evening. As we reach the […]
The Russell County Public Library is commonly known for its collection of books, but Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News about the many other things you can check out from the library. For more […]
Raymond Francis Swanson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was 81 years of age. Ray was born November 15, 1940, in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, […]
The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team defeated South Laurel by a score of 4-0 Thursday night. Addison Coffey, Madison Weisbrodt, Marissa Hatchett, and Adriana Thomas each scored a goal for the Lady Lakers. […]
The pavement rehabilitation and improvement project continues on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway, with the project contractor notifying District 8 officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in Somerset that paving operations are scheduled to […]
Nathan Lawson pitched a no-hitter and the Lakers scored 13 runs in five innings as Russell County defeated Cumberland County 13-0 in Burkesville Thursday night. Lawson struck out 14 of 18 batters he faced, as […]
The Lady Lakers finished off an undefeated district slate in the regular season with a 7-6 win over Cumberland County at home on Senior Night last night. On Senior night, a couple Lady Lakers had […]
Kentucky 4-H Shooting Sports announced on Thursday that after months of hard work and dedication, their National Shotgun and Muzzleloading Teams have been chosen, with three youth from Russell County making the team. Eli Foley […]
The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling program will be available to assist eligible households with electric cost beginning on Monday, May 2nd. The Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency is accepting applications through June 17th or until […]