Terry Lane Selby, age 72, of Russell Springs
Terry Lane Selby, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Somerset. She was 72 years of age. Born on June 13, 1949, she was a […]
Year: 2022
Lady Lakers win in battle of the bats against South Laurel | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Lady Lakers topped the South Laurel Lady Cardinals in an offensive showcase Friday night by a score of 16-13. It was a big night for freshman Mallie McQueary, who went 4-4 at the plate with 4 RBI and a homerun in... Read More.
Hospital board takes no action after 2+ hour meeting
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors met for about 2.5 hours in executive session Friday to discuss “personnel issues” but when the board reconvened into open session, no action was taken. As of now, […]
Sports gambling bill passes KY House
A bill that would legalize sports gambling in Kentucky passed through the Kentucky House of Representatives on Friday. House Bill 606 passed through the Kentucky House of Representatives by a 58-30 vote on Friday that […]
Burton’s no-hitter leads RCMS Softball to 10-run win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School Softball team picked up a 10-0 win thanks to a brilliant pitching performance from Chezney Burton on Friday. Burton pitched four innings, not allowing a hit and striking out 10 of the 15 batters she faced. It was a... Read More.
Playground equipment at Jamestown Park is fully installed
With nice weather yesterday, several people were at Jamestown City Park enjoying the newly installed playground equipment. Crews have been at work for the last few weeks installing the playground equipment along with new landscaping […]
RC Health and Wellness Coalition to meet for first time since pandemic began
After two years of not meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russell County Health and Wellness Coalition will be meeting in person next week, according to Health Educator Shirley Roberson Daulton with the Russell […]
Russell County unemployment rate is 5.4%
Russell County’s unemployment rate currently sits at 5.4 percent, Adair County is 4.8 percent, Casey 4.1 percent, Pulaski 4.7 percent, Cumberland 4.1 percent, Clinton 4.8 percent, Wayne 5 percent, and Taylor County at 4 percent, […]
Hospital board of directors to meet this afternoon
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will have a special-called meeting this afternoon at 4 p.m. in the Duo Broadband boardroom in Jamestown. The lone agenda item is an executive session to discuss “personnel […]
Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, drug charges
A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police Thursday afternoon on burglary and drug charges. 42-year-old Jerry Barido of Russell Springs was arrested by Trooper Begley from Post 15 and charged with burglary […]