Articles by Zac Oakes

Nearly 8.5 inches of rainfall were recorded at the Cumberland County mesonet station yesterday. That was the most rainfall recorded at any mesonet station in the state yesterday. Clinton County wasn’t far behind, coming in […]

Heavy rainfall in neighboring Cumberland and Clinton counties caused significant flooding issues. A local state of emergency was declared in Cumberland and Clinton counties, as well as the cities of Burkesville and Albany. At least […]

The 17th annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship concluded this weekend. By all accounts, the event was a great success with thousands of visitors making their way into Russell County with several […]

It was a big weekend for the Russell County 9U Baseball team. The team played up an age division, and captured the West Kentucky District 6 10U championship. The team finished the tournament with a […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court is moving forward with a grant that will help provide rubber-modified asphalt on Clifty Creek Road. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum told WJRS News the state will pay half the […]

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its annual end-of-fiscal year meeting tomorrow. The meeting will take place at noon with multiple items on the agenda. These include the annual evaluation by the board […]

Lakefest gets underway in Jamestown next weekend. Activities begin Friday evening on the square with pageants and Triple Crown Wrestling. Saturday includes several annual popular events, beginning in the morning with Breakfast in the Park, […]

The National Weather Service in Louisville is advising area residents of potentially dangerous heat next week. The weather service says daily high temperatures in the 90s with oppressive humidity can be expected beginning Monday through […]