Year: 2023

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Matt Parrish joined the sheriff’s office last week as the department’s newest deputy. Parrish has more than a decade of experience in law enforcement, most recently […]

Lake levels comparable with recent years

While the water levels at Lake Cumberland are on the lower side, they remain comparable with recent years. Lake Cumberland’s water level has been at around 689 feet, which is a bit on the low […]

More details revealed about broadband expansion in Russell County

Last week, an announcement was made that Russell County was part of a broadband expansion program involving the Center for Rural Development. WJRS News has learned that the broadband expansion work will take place in […]

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Chamber of Commerce to meet today

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting today. The chamber will meet at noon today at NuFlo Manufacturing, located at 4324 North Highway 127. There will be tours of the facility […]

November 21, 2023 WJRS Staff

UK Signee Jayden Quaintance is Big, Super Talented Kid, Who is Only 16

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky all-SEC defensive lineman Dennis Johnson has been around a lot of special athletes during his collegiate and professional playing career as well as his high school coaching career. His son, […]

November 20, 2023 WJRS Staff

Former UK All-American Lilley Makes Her Mark as Assistant Coach

By LARRY VAUGHT Not much seems to ever bother Kentucky junior setter Emma Grome on the volleyball court, which is one reason she’s leading the nation in assists per set. However, she was a “little […]

RCMS Basketball defeats Cumberland County

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams defeated Cumberland County in dominant fashion Friday night. The 6th grade team won 36-3. The 7th grade team won 43-5. The 8th grade team won 48-17. The middle […]

Update on latest action with RCHS Bowling teams

The Russell County High School Bowling teams have competed in three matches this month. On November 10, the Lakers traveled to take on Taylor County. The Lady Lakers fell 4.5 games to 2.5 games. High […]

Two events planned at Lake Cumberland Dragway in 2024

With the success of the Halloween Havoc event at the Lake Cumberland Dragway a few weeks ago, the green light has been given to host more events there in the future. The same company that […]

School board to meet this evening

The Russell County Board of Education is set to discuss ongoing construction projects at tonight’s board meeting along with hearing the district’s fiscal year 2023 annual audit report. The board is set to discuss the […]