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Dwight (Smiley) Richards, age 79, of Jamestown

Dwight (Smiley) Richards, 79, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Saturday, April 30th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs.Smiley was born in Jamestown, KY on January 29, 1943, a son of the late Bessie (Hoskins) and […]

Darlus Carender, age 79, of Jabez

Darlus Carender, of Jabez, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at his home.  He was 79 years of age. Darlus was born in the Panhandle Community of Jabez on March 28, 1943, son of […]

Local gas prices hovering at $3.69/gallon

The average price of gas in Russell County is $3.69/gallon, according to AAA data. And according to GasBuddy, most stations in Russell County were selling at $3.69 as of Thursday evening. As we reach the […]

RCPL introducing Library of Things

The Russell County Public Library is commonly known for its collection of books, but Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News about the many other things you can check out from the library. [cpm-player skin=”device-player-skin” […]

Raymond Francis Swanson, age 81, of Russell Springs

Raymond Francis Swanson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.  He was 81 years of age. Ray was born November 15, 1940, in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, […]

Paving set to begin on Cumberland Parkway project

The pavement rehabilitation and improvement project continues on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway, with the project contractor notifying District 8 officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in Somerset that paving operations are scheduled to […]

3 youth chosen for 4-H Shooting Sports team

Kentucky 4-H Shooting Sports announced on Thursday that after months of hard work and dedication, their National Shotgun and Muzzleloading Teams have been chosen, with three youth from Russell County making the team. Eli Foley […]

LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling program to begin

The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling program will be available to assist eligible households with electric cost beginning on Monday, May 2nd. The Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency is accepting applications through June 17th or until […]