Obituaries
Darlus Carender, age 79, of Jabez
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 […]
Month: April 2022
WJRS News
Local gas prices hovering at $3.69/gallon
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 […]
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RCPL introducing Library of Things
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 […]
Obituaries
Raymond Francis Swanson, age 81, of Russell Springs
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, […]
Local Sports
RCMS girls soccer defeats South Laurel
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. […]
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Paving set to begin on Cumberland Parkway project
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 […]
Local Sports
Lawson pitches no-hitter as Lakers defeat Panthers
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 […]
Local Sports
Lady Laker Softball finishes district sweep
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 […]
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3 youth chosen for 4-H Shooting Sports team
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 […]
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LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling program to begin
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 […]