Carpenter receives 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Elise Carpenter was the recipient of the 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award. The award is presented annually by the Russell County Soil Conservation District. Carpenter was recognized for her conservation accomplishments and being […]

Russell Springs man pleads guilty to amended charges in 2022 rape case

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man has entered a guilty plea to amended charges in a 2022 rape case. 38-year-old Vincente Hernandez pleaded guilty in Russell Circuit Court to two counts of sexual abuse- first degree and […]

Lights at the Park will remain open through January 4

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Those who did not have a chance to drive through the Christmas light display at the Russell Springs City Park before Christmas still have time to do so. The light display at the park will […]

Some offices closed today

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

We have some closings to report today as part of the Christmas holiday. Russell Springs City Hall and the Russell County Courthouse are closed today. Russell County Public Library is closed today. Russell County Hospital’s […]

Kazsuk files to run for Magistrate in District 3, Kemp to run for Constable in District 1

Wednesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

Two new candidates have filed paperwork to be on the ballot in the upcoming primary election. Eli Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marty Kazsuk has filed to run for Magistrate in District 3. He will challenge […]

Several Christmas Eve closings, courthouse open today

Wednesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

Christmas Eve brings multiple closings around the county. Russell Springs and Jamestown City Halls are closed today. The Russell County Judicial Center is closed today. The Russell County Library is closed today due to the […]

Russell Springs man pleads guilty to unlawful imprisonment, strangulation charges; rape charge dismissed

Wednesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man pleaded guilty to charges including unlawful imprisonment and strangulation in Russell Circuit Court. 42-year-old Eugenio Huete-Rojas entered a guilty plea on the charges earlier this month. Under the plea agreement, the […]

Two Indiana men arrested after attempted break-in at Columbia business

Wednesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

Two Indiana men were arrested after reportedly attempting to break in to a business in Columbia. Columbia Police Chief Evan Burton told WJRS News officers were called out just after 1:45 Sunday morning to a […]

Extension Office planning move to Industrial Park area

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Extension Office is expected to soon have a new home. The extension office is planning to relocate to a new facility in the area of the Russell County Industrial Park. Plans are […]

Entzin pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, DUI in fatal January 2023 crash

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man has pled guilty to charges including vehicular homicide and driving under the influence stemming from a fatal car accident in January 2023. Alex Lopez Entzin was originally charged with murder following […]

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Carpenter receives 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award

Russell Springs man pleads guilty to amended charges in 2022 rape case

Lights at the Park will remain open through January 4

Some offices closed today

Kazsuk files to run for Magistrate in District 3, Kemp to run for Constable in District 1

Several Christmas Eve closings, courthouse open today

Russell Springs man pleads guilty to unlawful imprisonment, strangulation charges; rape charge dismissed

Two Indiana men arrested after attempted break-in at Columbia business

Extension Office planning move to Industrial Park area

Entzin pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, DUI in fatal January 2023 crash

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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