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Russell Co. unemployment rate is 5.5%

July 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County’s unemployment numbers continue to be the highest in the Lake Cumberland area, although unemployment has dropped significantly over the past year in the county. According to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics, […]

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Less than three weeks until school year begins

July 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

The beginning of the 2022-23 school year is drawing close as the new school year begins in less than three weeks. Students return to the classroom on Wednesday, Aug. 17 for the first day of […]

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Clerk’s Office to close early tomorrow

July 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will close early tomorrow. The Clerk’s Office will close at noon on Friday due to computer system upgrades. The Clerk’s Office will reopen on Monday, Aug. 1 at 9 a.m.

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Watch party for Great Day Live set for Friday morning

July 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

There will be a watch party for the airing of Great Day Live: Russell County Edition tomorrow. The watch party will take place tomorrow morning at Key Twin Cinema. The show will begin at 9 […]

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Community blood drive is today

July 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m today. Donors will be entered to win a $100 gift card […]

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Details released about fatal parkway wreck

July 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

More details have been released about a fatal collision on the Cumberland Parkway in Pulaski County Tuesday afternoon. According to Kentucky State Police, the three-vehicle collision resulted in the death of Michael A. Fillmore, 41 […]

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Grant funding provides some relief for RCH

July 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

Following the monthly board of directors meeting this week, Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the hospital received around $67,000 in grant funding over the past month, something, he said, that doesn’t get the […]

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UK Guard C. J. Frederick Gets Motivation from Girlfriend, UK Hoops Player Blair Green

July 27, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT If guard CJ Fredrick is healthy, Kentucky coaches know he can space the court and is a crafty scorer who not only can hit a 3-point shot but also runners and other […]

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Chester Voils, III, age 29, of Russell Springs

July 27, 2022 Sean Hammond

Chester Voils, III, of Russell Springs, known by all as “Chedder” and by his aunt as “Mario”, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.  He was 29 years of age. Chedder was born in Somerset […]

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Hospital board receives update on plumbing work; tax rate unchanged

July 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County Hospital recently had some much needed plumbing work done on the aging infrastructure at the facility to the tune of more than $250,000. RCH CEO Scott Thompson talked with WJRS NEWS following Tuesday […]

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Obituaries

  • Jackie Lawless, age 76, of Jamestown
    August 8, 2022
  • Otis Dutton, age 90, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Terry Bea Morris, age 60, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Carol Ann Powell, age 71, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Irene Tuttle-Ilusak, age 84, of Columbia
    August 5, 2022

Recent Podcasts

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  • Laker Baseball Alumni Holding Fundraiser for Eastern Kentucky

    Laker Baseball Head Coach David Rexroat talks about a fundraiser hosted by the Laker Baseball Alumni. The fundraiser is a Burger lunch happening on Wednesday, August 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at French Valley Farms across from Minit Mart in Jamestown. All proceeds will go to flood victims in eastern Kentucky.  

  • All Things Russell 7-22

    Jeff Hoover and Tony Kerr go over the history of grocery stores in Russell County. 

  • ATR 7-15

    Jeff and Tony talk with State Representative Josh Branscum. Branscum discusses the recent laws that went into effect from this year's Legislative Session. 

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