Articles by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School senior Lucas McFall was eliminated in the Round of 16 in the state tennis tournament yesterday. McFall lost to Henry Clay High School Senior Evan Duggal in the Round of 16 […]

Details still unknown following wreck on Cumberland Parkway yesterday afternoon

We are still learning details about a two-vehicle collision that occurred on the Cumberland Parkway yesterday afternoon. WJRS News has learned first responders were called out at about 2:30 yesterday afternoon near the 67 mile […]

Russell Springs Fire Department set to collect donations for Crusade for Children this weekend

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department is set to collect donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children this weekend. Volunteers will be set up Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the intersection of Highway 127 and […]

School board planning renovations of high school science labs

The Russell County Board of Education approved the use of American Rescue Plan funds to provide needed renovations to science labs at Russell County High School. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the labs are […]

Russell Springs woman arrested after walking nude through neighborhood

A Russell Springs woman was arrested after reportedly walking through a neighborhood nude. According to Russell Springs Police, Officer Vance Davis was called to Shepherd Drive off Old Columbia Road at around 8 a.m. Tuesday […]

School board approves raises for instructional assistants, facing $860K loss of SEEK funds

May 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education tackled the annual salary schedule at last night’s meeting with the board unanimously approving raises for instructional aides. The board approved raises for instructional assistants with 15 years of […]

McFall advances to Round of 16 in state tennis tournament

May 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

Lucas McFall has advanced to the Round of 16 in the KHSAA State Tennis Tournament. McFall defeated Simon Walz from Taylor County yesterday in the Round of 32 to secure his spot in the next […]

Eli Volunteer Fire Department receives grant for new equipment

May 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has some new equipment courtesy of a grant from the Kentucky Fire Commission. The new equipment includes a cutting tool used in rescue operations, an AED device, and a multi-gas […]

McFall set to begin play in state tennis tournament today

May 30, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School senior Lucas McFall is set to begin play in the state tennis tournament today at Top Seed Tennis Club in Nicholasville. McFall is set to be in action this morning at […]

York named Cumberland Region Foster Parent of the Year

May 30, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Sharon York has been named Foster Parent of the Year by the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services for the Cumberland Service Region. The department recognizes foster parents from each of its 9 […]