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Local students receive academic honors from University of the Cumberlands

Monday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Several local students received academic honors from the University of the Cumberlands for the Fall 2022 semester. Pacey Aaron and Tracy Bunch, both of Russell Springs, were named to the President’s List. Also named to […]

Closings today due to holiday

Monday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The city halls in both Russell Springs and Jamestown, the Russell County Courthouse and the Russell County Judicial Center are among the closures today in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. The […]

Chamber of Commerce to meet Tuesday

Monday, January 16 by Derek Aaron

The first Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting of 2023 takes place on Tuesday. The meeting happens at noon at the Russell County Public Library. Lindsey Wilson Gosser, the 2023 Russell County Chamber of Commerce […]

Smith named secretary of KY Junior Cattleman’s Association

Saturday, January 14 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School student Bryanna Smith was recently named secretary of the Kentucky Junior Cattleman’s Association. Smith will serve in the position for the 2023-2024 year. Smith also serves as the local FFA Treasurer […]

City council discusses veteran banners, receives clean audit

Friday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council met last night, and Mayor Eddie Thomas and city employee Brian Stephens updated the council about some changes that are going to be put in place regarding veteran banners on […]

Several Russell Countians indicted in Adair County

Friday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

Adair County Grand Jury indictments were released Thursday for both January and December of 2022. The indictments included four individuals from Russell Springs. Russell Countians indicted include the following: Barry Joe Kerr on charges of […]

Marcum says gaining familiarity with county boards is key

Friday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

In an exclusive sit-down with WJRS NEWS earlier this week, new Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said building relationships with those he will working with throughout his administration will be key the success of his […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day closures for Monday

Friday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

The city halls in both Russell Springs and Jamestown, the Russell County Courthouse and the Russell County Judicial Center are among the closures this coming Monday, January 16th, in observance of the Martin Luther King, […]

State officials urging drivers to register emergency contact info

Friday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding drivers to registering emergency contact information with the state. Registering allows law enforcement to reach loved ones in the event you are involved in a traffic crash or other […]

Seniors may soon have opportunity to purchase ‘lifetime’ hunting, fishing licenses

Friday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

Senior citizens in the state may soon have the option to purchase a lifetime sportsman’s license. The license would include hunting and fishing licenses plus permits for trout, deer, spring and fall turkey, migratory game […]