Russell County classified as at-risk county by Appalachian Regional Commission

Tuesday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has designated Russell County as an at-risk county for fiscal year 2023, according to the map released by the organization last week. Every year, ARC applies an index-based classification system […]

Local gas prices remain higher than most neighboring counties

Tuesday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

The average price of gas in Russell County is holding steady at $4.41 per gallon according to AAA, but that still remains higher than many neighboring counties. Pulaski County has the cheapest gas in the […]

Russell County Oil, LLC purchased by Somerset refining company

Tuesday, July 5 by Derek Aaron

Continental Refining Company has announced its acquisition of Russell County Oil, LLC, a bulk fuels provider based in Russell Springs, according to reports. The acquisition is part of CRC’s continued expansion as it is currently […]

Governor orders flags to be half-staff in honor of fallen Floyd Co. officers

Tuesday, July 5 by Derek Aaron

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise today to sunset on Thursday, July 7th, in honor of the Floyd County peace officers who died after […]

Barbara Ann Weir Stephens, age 80, of Russell Springs

Monday, July 4 by Sean Hammond

Barbara Ann Weir Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Center, in Lexington. She was 80 years of age. Barbara was born May 13, 1942, in […]

Eloise Lawless Owens, age 79, of Russell Springs

Monday, July 4 by Sean Hammond

Eloise Lawless Owens, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Fair Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Jamestown. She was 79 years of age. Eloise was born September 1, 1942, […]

Russell County remains green on COVID map; Adair, Taylor yellow

Monday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

On the latest COVID map released by the Kentucky Department for Public Health, Russell County remains green, but neighboring Adair County turned yellow, indicating a medium level of community spread. The remainder of Russell County’s […]

KSP Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

Monday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will […]

Ohio man drowns in Lake Cumberland over the weekend

Monday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

An Ohio man drowned in Lake Cumberland over the weekend, according to Jamestown Fire and Rescue. Fire Chief Jeff Landers told WJRS News a 58-year-old Ohio man, whose identity was later confirmed as Gary “Todd” […]

Lakefest on the square in Jamestown is today

Saturday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

Lakefest will be taking place on the square in Jamestown today. Breakfast in the Park and opening ceremonies begin at 7 a.m. and the evening will conclude with country superstar Craig Morgan in concert at […]

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Year: 2022

Russell County classified as at-risk county by Appalachian Regional Commission

Local gas prices remain higher than most neighboring counties

Russell County Oil, LLC purchased by Somerset refining company

Governor orders flags to be half-staff in honor of fallen Floyd Co. officers

Barbara Ann Weir Stephens, age 80, of Russell Springs

Eloise Lawless Owens, age 79, of Russell Springs

Russell County remains green on COVID map; Adair, Taylor yellow

KSP Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

Ohio man drowns in Lake Cumberland over the weekend

Lakefest on the square in Jamestown is today

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown