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Big Change Order for College & Workforce Center Construction

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke with WJRS NEWS following Wednesday’s special called meeting of the local board of education, which was held at the building site of the new Lake Cumberland Regional College […]

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New Constable Appointed after Resignation

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

In an executive order, Judge-Executive Gary D. Robertson has appointed Jeffrey Aaron to fulfill the remainder of the term of Constable for District 1 to replace  Perry Brumley, who has resigned. Aaron’s responsibilities as constable […]

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127 Yard Sale Begins Today

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

The 127 Yard Sale officially begins today and the Jamestown Police Department has requested that motorists traveling through town observe several points in an effort to keep everyone safe. They say to not stop in […]

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More with School Safety Director

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

We continue today with Jackie Grider, the director of safety for Russell County Schools, about the seriousness of terroristic threatening in the district and a letter being sent home with students detailing the new protocols […]

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Laker Sports, Thursday, August 1st

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

Russell County High School football coach Ryan Richardson talked about what he’s seeing out of his team the first few weeks of practice… Richardson said numbers are looking good but he’s always ready to add […]

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Boil Water Advisory in RS lifted

July 15, 2019 Derek Aaron

The boil water advisory issued late last week for Hwy 1545 (Bottoms Rd.) from Edmonds lane to Sano Mt. Olive Rd. has been lifted, according to Russell Springs Public Works Director Terry Russell.

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Semi Fire on Parkway

July 15, 2019 Derek Aaron

A tractor-trailer owned by Branscum’s Storage, Inc. in Russell Springs caught fire on the Cumberland Parkway in neighboring Adair County on Sunday morning, according the the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department. The department responded to the […]

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Cities Looking to Enter into Wastewater, Water Contract

July 15, 2019 Derek Aaron

In what is being described as a “housekeeping item,” Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS NEWS about a forthcoming water and wastewater contract agreement between Russell Springs and the city of Jamestown… Details […]

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School Board Holding July Meeting Tonight

July 15, 2019 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education will have their regular monthly meeting tonight at 6 pm at the Russell County ANC with several items on the agenda. Some of the items include the memorandum of […]

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Laker Sports, Monday, July 15th

July 15, 2019 Derek Aaron

The Russell County 15U Babe Ruth team won the 2019 Babe Ruth League Eastern Kentucky State Championship following a couple of big victories over Floyd County this past weekend at Veterans Park in Lexington. Russell […]

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Obituaries

  • Kristinea Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs
    January 26, 2023
  • Catherine Helen Darnell, age 92, of Columbia
    January 26, 2023
  • Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, age 85, formerly of Russell Springs
    January 23, 2023
  • Royce Ray McQueary, age 78 of Russell Springs
    January 18, 2023
  • Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, of Windsor
    January 18, 2023

Recent Podcasts

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    Scott Ellis, Ministry Leader for Celebrate Recovery stops by to talk about the program and invites folks to join the program. 

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  • ATR 1-27

    Derek and Tony are joined by a local business owner who has an exciting announcement about a new business venture coming to Russell County. 

  • Lady Lakers vs Casey County

    Russell County Lady Lakers vs Casey County from Thursday, January 26th. 

  • Lakers and Lady Lakers vs Cumberland County

    Russell County girl/boy doubleheader against Cumberland County from Saturday 1-21. 

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