Year: 2025

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball team picked up a sweep with 3 wins over Hart County last night. The 6th and 8th grade teams came away with 2-0 victories, while 7th grade came out […]

Ford discusses projected SEEK shortfall; district still plans to give raises in next budget

State Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher recently announced the state education department is predicting a funding shortfall of around $40 million in SEEK funds. SEEK is the state funding mechanism for Kentucky’s public schools. WJRS News […]

Hospital purchasing new beds

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved the purchase of new beds for the hospital at yesterday’s meeting. The beds currently in the hospital are 12 or more years old, and hospital CEO Scott […]

Deer harvest numbers around the Lake Cumberland area

Total harvest results from the recently completed deer hunting season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department reported 585 total deer harvested locally, the highest number since 1999. Around […]

Ferguson man arrested locally

A Ferguson man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday. 49-year-old Jeffrey Holder was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without insurance, and other traffic violations. Holder also […]

January 28, 2025 Sean Hammond

Shirley Gossage, age 67, of Jamestown

Shirley Gossage, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence. She was 67 years of age. Born May 23, 1957, in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Caleb and Helen […]

Lakers defeat Wayne County; Lady Lakers host McCreary Central tonight

The Laker Basketball team defeated Wayne County at home last night by a score of 70-60. Mayes Gosser led Russell County with 28 points on the night, followed by 22 points for Owen Loy. Logan […]

Kazsuk, Higginbotham reelected to school board chair, vice-chair roles

In its first regular meeting of 2025, the Russell County Board of Education held elections for the position of board chair and vice-chair. Dick Kazsuk was reelected as the board’s chairperson, while Brenda Higginbotham was […]

Countywide deer harvest highest in several years

Total harvest results from this past deer hunting season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the numbers show the highest number of deer harvested locally in several years. The […]

Oklahoma man arrested in Clinton County on rape, sexual abuse charge

An Oklahoma man was arrested in Clinton County yesterday on charges of rape and sexual abuse. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62-year-old Dale Perales and charged him with rape – first degree and sexual […]