Month: September 2022

Kentucky voter registration as Independent or under other political affiliations is outpacing registration in the two major parties, according to Secretary of State Michael Adams. In July, “other” registration grew at more than double the […]

Work is ongoing to renovate the Russell Springs Fire Station. WJRS News caught up with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas, who provided an update on the latest work at the station and a projected timeline […]

Russell County Tourist Commission Executive Director Danielle Wilson recently returned from an 11-day stay in Louisville at the Kentucky State Fair where she was tasked with promoting Russell County and Lake Cumberland to fairgoers in […]

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that lanes closures are set to begin next week on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in Adair County as crews perform bridge deck restorations. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. […]

The Russell County Conservation District is currently accepting applications for 2023 cost share assistance under the Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share Program. The program contains best management practices that include alternative water […]

A truck that was traveling east from Columbia suddenly caught fire Wednesday afternoon in the middle of the roadway. The incident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. approximately three miles past the Russell/Adair County line. The […]

A new Build-Ready-certified site at Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority Commerce Park in neighboring Pulaski County was announced by Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday, with hopes of attracting new business to the region. The tract, located […]