Firearm, DUI and Drug Charges Among Russell County Weekend Arrests

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

Several people were arrested over the weekend and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Russell Springs Police Officer Brandon Bullock arrested 48-year-old Bradley Hicks of Russell Springs Friday afternoon on charges of theft by […]

22 Years and Still Picking: Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival Returns

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

It’s become a summertime tradition in Russell County, and this year marks the 22nd annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival. Festival organizer Clarissa “Moochie” Hart says it’s hard to believe the event has been around for […]

Fern Hart-Ellison, 87, formerly of Russell Springs

Sunday, August 9 by WJRS Staff

Fern W. Hart-Ellison, 87, of Muncie, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at The Woodlands Nursing Home in Muncie. She was born on April 14, 1939, in Somerset, KY to Robert and Bessie Patterson. Fern […]

James Bryant Hubbard, 96, of Jamestown

Sunday, August 9 by WJRS Staff

James Bryant Hubbard, 96, of Jamestown, died Saturday at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Survivors include one sister, Enola Catron, of Louisville; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, James was […]

David Keith McDonald, 67, of Russell Springs

Saturday, August 8 by WJRS Staff

David Keith McDonald, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 67 years of age. Born November 21, 1958, at Dr. Charles Peck’s office in Russell Springs, he […]

Family Medical Centers Earns Five National Quality Recognitions

Friday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

Family Medical Centers is celebrating a major achievement after earning five national quality recognitions from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration for 2026. The organization received Community Health Quality Recognition badges for overall clinical […]

Dunnville Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Russell Springs

Friday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

A Dunnville woman was arrested Thursday afternoon on multiple charges in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Police Officer Blake Adamson arrested 34-year-old Latosha Pence around 3:30 p.m. Pence was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and […]

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Firearm, DUI and Drug Charges Among Russell County Weekend Arrests

22 Years and Still Picking: Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival Returns

Fern Hart-Ellison, 87, formerly of Russell Springs

James Bryant Hubbard, 96, of Jamestown

David Keith McDonald, 67, of Russell Springs

Family Medical Centers Earns Five National Quality Recognitions

Dunnville Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Russell Springs

Russell County Indictment Leads to Arrest on Rape, Incest Charges

Jamestown Applies for $1.5 Million Grant to Replace Water Intake Barge

Large Crowd Celebrates Opening of Air Methods Base

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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