Russell Springs man dies after boat capsizes

Saturday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man died Saturday morning after falling into the water in the Caney Fork area when his boat capsized. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS News 44-year-old Armando Penaloza was pronounced deceased […]

Local gas prices slightly higher than state average

Saturday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are slightly higher than state average, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.81, with the state average coming in at $2.79. Russell County prices […]

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area follow statewide trend in December unemployment rise

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area followed a statewide trend last month with a rise in unemployment. Russell County saw its unemployment rate rise 1.6 percent last month compared to December 2023, coming in […]

Progress being made on Food is Medicine program

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

Progress is being made on the Food is Medicine program Russell County Hospital is working on in conjunction with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. A kickoff meeting was held last month and since then, hospital […]

Adair woman faces multiple charges following pursuit with children in vehicle

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County woman was hospitalized and is facing multiple charges after she reportedly led police on a pursuit while two children were inside her vehicle. Kentucky State Police said a trooper attempted to perform […]

Boil water advisory issued for Baldett Drive

Thursday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

Due to a water main being hit, a boil water advisory is in effect for residents of Baldett Drive in Russell Springs. The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. Please boil water […]

Russell County Hospital moving forward with expansion project

Thursday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is continuing to move forward with its planned expansion project. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson gave the board of directors an update at this week’s meeting on the project. Stay tuned to WJRS […]

School board discusses student pick-up issues at RSES

Thursday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

At the board of education meeting this week, the board discussed concerns about cars lining up on Highway 127 up to two hours before student pick-up at Russell Springs Elementary. Board of education member Eric […]

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Russell Springs man dies after boat capsizes

Local gas prices slightly higher than state average

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area follow statewide trend in December unemployment rise

Progress being made on Food is Medicine program

Adair woman faces multiple charges following pursuit with children in vehicle

Boil water advisory issued for Baldett Drive

Russell County Hospital moving forward with expansion project

School board discusses student pick-up issues at RSES

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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