Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth

Saturday, July 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County 8U Lady Lakers are making history this weekend as they become the first 8-and-under softball team from Russell County to qualify for the Kentucky State Tournament. The Lady Lakers will travel to […]

Russell County Schools Names Susan Stringer District Assessment Coordinator

Saturday, July 11 by WJRS Staff

From Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Susan Stringer has been selected as the district’s new District Assessment Coordinator. Mrs. Stringer brings many years of experience in […]

Barry K. Guffey, 74, formerly of Jamestown

Saturday, July 11 by WJRS Staff

Barry K. Guffey, 74, of Stanford, KY formerly of Jamestown, passed away Friday, July 10th, at Stanford Crossing in Stanford, KY. Barry was born in Jamestown, KY on December 31, 1951, a son of the […]

Russell Springs Begins $2 Million Water Line Replacement Project

Friday, July 10 by WJRS Staff

A major infrastructure improvement project is now underway in the City of Russell Springs, replacing some of the city’s oldest water lines. Cleary Construction of Tompkinsville has begun work on the city’s cast iron, asbestos, […]

City of Russell Springs to Add 9-Hole Par 3 Golf Course at City Park

Friday, July 10 by WJRS Staff

The City of Russell Springs is preparing to add a new recreational attraction to its city park. During Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting, Mayor Eddie Thomas and the Russell Springs City Council announced plans to […]

Opioid Settlement Spending Varies Widely Across Lake Cumberland Area

Thursday, July 9 by WJRS Staff

New information from Kentucky’s opioid settlement dashboard shows how surrounding Lake Cumberland communities are using millions of dollars received through opioid lawsuit settlements. As we reported Wednesday, Russell County has received more than $662,000 through […]

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Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth

Russell County Schools Names Susan Stringer District Assessment Coordinator

Barry K. Guffey, 74, formerly of Jamestown

Russell Springs Begins $2 Million Water Line Replacement Project

City of Russell Springs to Add 9-Hole Par 3 Golf Course at City Park

Opioid Settlement Spending Varies Widely Across Lake Cumberland Area

Russell County Extension Office Offers Resources for Farmers and Gardeners

One Month Until School Starts: Superintendent Michael Ford Shares What’s Happening Behind the Scenes

Russell Springs City Council to Meet Tonight; Walk-Bike Plan, Road Funding Among Agenda Items

Liberty Reports Progress on Emergency Green River Water Pipeline

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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