Thirty-one students, including Russell County Middle School’s Holly McClure, recently graduated from the sixth class of The Center for Rural Development’s 2019 Rogers Explorers program held July 7-9 on the campus of Union College. Rogers […]

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford talked with WJRS News as a new school year for local students, faculty and staff is set to begin…

The city of Russell Springs recently sold, using sealed bids, a backhoe and seven vehicles, including several from the police department, to the tune of around $21,240. This money will go to the general fund […]

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department has been awarded the Gold Level Loving Support Award of Excellence for 2019. Each year the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for […]

The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety recently honored law enforcement officers from 120 agencies across the Commonwealth for their efforts to increase the use of seat belts and child restraints in motor vehicles. Awards were […]

Russell Springs Public Works Director Terry Russell talked with WJRS about work taking place on some of the city’s water lines this week… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Russell-8-12-1.mp3 Russell said working on the city’s infrastructure is one of its […]

Madison Alley, between US 127 and Lewis Alley, behind the Bank of Jamestown Main Office in Jamestown is closed until further notice due to construction.