Irene Tuttle-Ilusak, age 84, of Columbia
Irene Tuttle-Ilusak, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at her home. She was 84 years of age. Irene was born November 5, 1937, in Cincinnati, daughter of the late Drew and Mabel […]
Year: 2022
April Murray, age 41, of Russell Springs
April Murray, 41, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Thursday, August 4th, at Norton Hospital, Louisville, KY April was born in Somerset, KY on April 14, 1981, a daughter of Chestelene (Hammond) and Aubrey Popplewell, […]
RCPL to close today, reopen Friday for staff training
The Russell County Public Library will be closed today due to staff training. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News the book drop will remain open for people to use, and no overdue fees will […]
WKCB Radio in Hindman talks with WJRS NEWS about flooding situation, need
The city of Hindman, home to the well-known Hindman Settlement School, and Knott County in eastern Kentucky was one of the hardest hit areas during last week’s flood event with 17 deaths reported as of […]
Farmers Market moving to Tuesday-Friday schedule
The Russell County Farmers Market will move to being open on Tuesdays and Fridays for the remainder of the 2022 season. The Farmers Market will not be open on Saturday for the remainder of the […]
LC Tourist Commission eligible for over $100,000 in ARPA funding
Kentucky recently allocated $75 million in an effort to boost the state’s tourism industry and economy following a decline in visitors brought on by the pandemic and Russell County has a chance at a portion […]
Lake Cumberland Raft Up is this Saturday
The annual Lake Cumberland Raft Up is this Saturday, August 6th. Headquartered at Camp Earl Wallace in Monticello in neighboring Wayne County this year, the raft up is put on by the Lake Cumberland Marina […]
127 yard sale officially kicks off today
For many, the 127 yard sales have been active and ongoing for days now, but today is the official kickoff of the World’s Longest Yard Sale. The 690-mile yard sale stretches from Michigan to Alabama, […]
County holding surplus vehicle auction Friday
The Russell County Fiscal Court will be holding a surplus vehicle auction this Friday at 9 a.m. at the Russell County Recycle Center. All items will be sold “as is” and the county reserves the […]
Commodities to be distributed today
Commodities will be distributed today at the Russell Springs City Park, beginning at 11 a.m. until all are given away. The distribution is a partnership with Judge-Executive Gary Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court […]