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March 23, 2023

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ March 23, 2023 ] Severe Weather Risk for Friday WJRS News
[ March 23, 2023 ] High-speed pursuit on Cumberland Parkway results in arrest of Tennessee man WJRS News
[ March 23, 2023 ] Laker Baseball on the road at LaRue County tonight Local Sports
[ March 23, 2023 ] Lady Laker Softball set to take on Pulaski County tonight Local Sports
[ March 23, 2023 ] Tourist commission vying for additional ARPA funding WJRS News

Columbia Man Arrested in RS on Drug and Other Charges

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

Early Monday morning, Russell Springs Police Officer Ethan Pike observed a vehicle with expired registration and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, Officer Pike requested assistance by Columbia Police Department Officer Kevin Atwood and […]

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Over the Weekend

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

Several severe thunderstorms moved across southern and south-central Kentucky between Friday night and Sunday night, leaving several trees uprooted and many residents without power for a time. Locally, there were reports of trees down in […]

Two RS Men Arrested on Drug Charges

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

This past Friday night, a quantity of methamphetamine and numerous narcotics that were allegedly being sold were seized after the search of a residence on Melissa Drive off of Old Sano Rd., according to Russell […]

Lake Cumberland District Board of Health Meets Tuesday

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Board of Health will be having a second reading of the mandatory Food Employee Certification and will be open to public comment at the Russell County Health Department, which is located […]

Preliminary Unemployment Rates for May

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2019 unemployment rate was 4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The unemployment rate for May 2019 was […]

Special Called Meeting Tuesday

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday at 10:00 am. Some of the items on the agenda include… Open bids for roll off truck – resolution 19-08 ABC vehicle […]

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Friday

June 22, 2019 Sean Hammond

A band of strong thunderstorms moved across much of southern and south central Kentucky last night, leaving several trees uprooted and many residents without power. In Russell county, there were reports of trees down mainly […]

RS Man Arrested on Drug and Other Charges

June 21, 2019 Sean Hammond

Chad A. Davis, age 24, of Russell Springs was arrested after an ID and warrant check by Russell Springs Police Officer Lucas Justice. Justice discovered that Davis had six outstanding warrants during the check. During […]

Motorcycle Accident Occurred this Morning

June 21, 2019 Sean Hammond

A one vehicle accident involving a motorcycle occurred this (Friday) morning on highway 619. The accident occurred at 10:40 am when Josh Wheeler, who was operating a 1996 motorcycle was driving on highway 619 north […]

Jamestown City Council Met Thursday Evening

June 21, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Jamestown City Council met last evening for the regular monthly meeting for June for the city leaders. Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer spoke to WJRS News following the meeting and shares what took place… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Shearer-6-21-19.mp3

Harm Reduction Addiction Clinic Coming to Russell County
Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson and Dr. Guy Lerner talk about the Harm Reduction Clinic.
Lakers vs Monroe County
Laker Baseball vs Monroe County from Tuesday, March 21st.
RCHS CURRENT EVENTS: MARCH MADNESS
Current event creates brackets for all members. Exchanging thoughts and predictions
RCHS CURRENT EVENTS PODCAST: The Great Chicken Debate
On the first episode of the RCHS Current Events Podcast, the class discuss their favorite chicken restaurants
All Things Russell 3-10
Derek and Tony talk with Lucas Whittle, new Dentist in Russell County about his new practice. Later on, Patti Lamb with Bank of Jamestown and Lesa McDonald with First National Bank stop by to talk about scams.