James Garnet Bottom, 94, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

James Garnet Bottom, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at his home in Russell Springs, surrounded by his family. Born in Russell Springs, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the […]

SCC Announces New Endowed Scholarship for Wayne County Students

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

The family of the late Conley H. Gregory has established the Conley H. Gregory Memorial Endowed Scholarship to support Wayne County students enrolled in a technical or health sciences program at Somerset Community College (SCC). […]

Russell County Board of Education Reviews Finances, Approves School Business

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Board of Education took care of several items during its regular meeting Monday evening, July 20th, including financial updates, personnel, student activities and facilities. Superintendent Michael Ford told board members the school […]

First Responders to Meet for Annual School Safety Planning

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

As the start of a new school year draws closer, Russell County Schools and local emergency responders are coming together Wednesday for their annual school safety meeting. The meeting will bring together law enforcement, fire […]

Three Persons Arrested Tuesday in Casey County

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

Three people were arrested Tuesday in separate incidents in Casey County. According to the Casey County Sheriff’s Department, 25-year-old Taysean Coleman of Danville was arrested Tuesday morning. Coleman is charged with fourth-degree assault, criminal mischief […]

Russell County Schools Moves Student Registration Online

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

Russell County parents are being reminded that it’s time to complete the school district’s new online registration process before students return to class. Russell County Director of Pupil Personnel Jessica Gossage says the new system […]

Laker Gym to Receive $107,000 High-Tech Upgrade Thanks to Anonymous Donor

Tuesday, July 21 by WJRS Staff

Russell County High School is gearing up for another busy year of athletics with several facility improvements and additional support for game-day operations. During Monday night’s meeting of the Russell County Board of Education, Athletic […]

Russell County Schools to Designate Veteran Parking at Every School

Tuesday, July 21 by WJRS Staff

Military veterans will soon have reserved parking spaces at every Russell County school. During Monday night’s meeting of the Russell County Board of Education, Superintendent Michael Ford presented a proposal to partner with the Kentucky […]

Russell County Schools Summer Feeding Program Serves Nearly 100,000 Meals

Tuesday, July 21 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County School District’s summer feeding program has provided nearly 100,000 meals to local children during the summer break. During Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael Ford presented Food Services Director Jessica […]

Russell Springs Firefighters Extinguish Fully Involved House Fire

Monday, July 20 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday morning on Oaks Drive, off Damron Creek Road in northern Russell County. Assistant Fire Chief Mark Barnett told WJRS NEWS firefighters were dispatched […]

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James Garnet Bottom, 94, of Russell Springs

SCC Announces New Endowed Scholarship for Wayne County Students

Russell County Board of Education Reviews Finances, Approves School Business

First Responders to Meet for Annual School Safety Planning

Three Persons Arrested Tuesday in Casey County

Russell County Schools Moves Student Registration Online

Laker Gym to Receive $107,000 High-Tech Upgrade Thanks to Anonymous Donor

Russell County Schools to Designate Veteran Parking at Every School

Russell County Schools Summer Feeding Program Serves Nearly 100,000 Meals

Russell Springs Firefighters Extinguish Fully Involved House Fire

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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