Month: February 2023

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said he would like to see Russell County move to the eastern time zone. Marcum said Russell County fits most of the criteria to make the switch. That includes […]

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission accepted a check on Tuesday for $104,357. The funds were American Rescue Plan Act dollars awarded when Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman visited neighboring Pulaski County. The ARPA check presentation took […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly activity report for January. The sheriff’s office received 296 calls for service, not including office calls or walk-ins. The sheriff’s office reported 21 arrests, 14 domestic calls, […]

A House bill looks to expand the use of KEES money in the state. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

According to the Secretary of State’s Office, approximately 127,000 inactive voters were removed this week from Kentucky’s voter rolls, in accordance with federal and state law. Of the 127,000 inactive voters, approximately 60,000 were registered […]

Last weekend, The Center for Rural Development in Somerset was host to America’s Ideal Miss Kentucky state pageant with six different age groups and the areas of competitions being interview, opening number, casual wear, fun […]

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission meets today at 12:30 p.m. for their regular monthly board meeting at the tourist commission’s board room. The tourism office is located between KFC and Arby’s in Russell Springs. The meeting […]

A Russell Springs man is facing murder and other charges stemming from a January auto collision in which a Russell Springs woman passed away. According to jail records, 23-year-old Alex Entzin was arrested Monday afternoon […]