Month: January 2024

Persons scheduled to appear in Russell Circuit Court yesterday are now being asked to appear tomorrow, Thursday, January 18th. Circuit Court was cancelled Tuesday due to inclimate weather.     According to court officials, persons scheduled […]

A bill that is expected to be heard in the state senate today would eliminate odd-year elections for state offices such as Governor in Kentucky. The bill, Senate Bill 10, would move the elections for […]

The Russell Springs City Park is reopening after serving as a location for the Lights at the Park during the Christmas season. WJRS News spoke with Eddie Thomas about the latest at the park. We’ll […]

This winter storm has brought unusually cold temperatures and a few inches of snowfall to Russell and surrounding counties. The winter storm presents challenges for businesses and individuals across the county. WJRS News caught up […]

Snow continues to fall and as temperatures continue to drop, officials and volunteers from across the county are out working. WJRS News caught up with Chris Money from the Russell County Rescue Squad to talk […]

Several local students were named champions of the 4-H Poetry contest. Vaeda Murray and Amelia Haddock were named Junior Champions. Nadia Kacar and Kylie Haddock were named Senior Champions. Runners-up were Keira Gallagher, Raylie Pelston, […]

Six local students were named to the University of Kentucky’s College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were Mattie Smith and Ashten Wall […]

Winter weather continues to bear down on Russell County, as snowfall overnight and throughout the day has made travel more difficult. WJRS News spoke with Amber Hale, spokesperson for the District 8 Transportation Cabinet about […]