Margaret Roy, 66, of Russell Springs
Margaret Roy, age 66, of Russell Springs, died Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her residence. She was born on Tuesday, October 20, 1959, in Ludlow, Illinois. She was the daughter of: Mother – Gladys Bolin […]
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Student-Led Greasy Creek Ceremony Now Available to Watch on lakercountry.com
WJRS NEWS extends a heartfelt thank-you to the students of Russell County High School’s Next Gen Civics Club and Current Events class for the outstanding job they did creating the outline for and conducting the […]
Industrial Development Authority Votes to Donate Land for RSVFD Substation
The Russell County Industrial Development Authority board voted Tuesday morning to donate three acres at the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex for a proposed fire department substation. Russell Springs Fire Department Assistant Chief Mark Barnett […]
Police Investigate Stabbing, Head Injury After Middletown Altercation
Russell Springs Police are investigating an altercation in the Middletown community that left two men seriously injured last night. Chief Bryan Shepard told WJRS NEWS the incident occurred at a residence around 8:00 p.m. Police […]
State Police Arrest Casey County Deputy Jailer on Charges Involving Inmate
A Casey County deputy jailer has been charged following an allegation involving a female inmate. According to an arrest citation, 28-year-old Samuel Chance Phillips of Kings Mountain was working at the Casey County Detention Center […]
Rev. Howard Britt, 80, of Jamestown
Rev. Howard I. Britt, 8o, of Jamestown, died Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was born July 10, 1946, to the late Jessie Dean and Johnnie Kent Britt. […]
IDA Disputes Report of $10 Million Land Offer; Foundation Describes Partnership Proposal
A news story which aired Wednesday on WJRS Local News has generated a response from parties and entities involved, and much discussion within the community. WJRS reported that the Russell County Industrial Development Authority had […]
Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 11 People
The Russell County Grand Jury returned indictments against eleven people Tuesday, according to the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office. Lisa Mann of Old Columbia Road in Russell Springs was indicted on two counts of assault […]
Industrial Development Authority Rejects $10 Million Offer to Buy 60 Acres for Sports Complex
A proposal to purchase 60 acres of land to build a multi-sport complex has been rejected by the Russell County Industrial Development Authority. WJRS NEWS has confirmed through, at least two elected officials, that John […]
Russell County Hospital Reports Small First-Quarter Gain as Expansion Continues
Russell County Hospital reported a small net gain for the first quarter of its fiscal year as work continues on the hospital’s expansion. At Tuesday’s Board of Directors meeting, CEO Scott Thompson said crews could […]