Portion of Russell County now considered to be in extreme drought

Friday, May 15 by Zac Oakes

Part of Russell County is now considered to be in extreme drought. The northern half of the county is considered to be in extreme drought while the southern half is still labeled as being in […]

RC Fiscal Court receives state funds for recycling equipment

Friday, May 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is set to receive a little over $13,000 in state funds to be used to purchase recycling equipment. Russell County was one of 36 recycling applications from across the commonwealth […]

Early voting at South KY RECC starts today

Thursday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

No-excuse early voting at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room begins today. Voting at South Kentucky RECC will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, and will be available on Saturday […]

Russell Springs City Council meeting postponed

Thursday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council meeting originally scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to scheduling issues. City officials say the meeting will be rescheduled for later this month. A new date and time for […]

RCHS senior receives prestigious Pigman scholarship

Thursday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School senior Marlei DeVore is among this year’s class of Lighthouse Beacon Scholars. The scholarship is through the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation. The program help students across Eastern Kentucky gain access to higher […]

Over 90 percent of lodging booked locally as major fishing tournament nears

Thursday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

The 2026 High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship will be coming to Lake Cumberland in just a few weeks, which will bring thousands of visitors into Russell County. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said […]

KSP investigating fatal accident in Green County

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating an accident in Green County Tuesday morning that claimed the life of a 76-year-old Greensburg woman. State Police say 76-year-old Janice McKinney was operating a 2009 Kia Rio eastbound on […]

Laker Baseball wins close one over Green County

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team won a close game at home last night over Green County by a score of 4-3. The Lakers were led by a strong pitching performance from Tanner Stringer, who pitched 7 […]

Kevin Williams presents check for over $122K for Kevin’s Kids

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

Kevin Williams was in town yesterday, presenting a check for over $122,000 for Kevin’s Kids. Williams told WJRS News it was another great year for Kevin’s Kids and said the program helps many students in […]

Date changed for highway closure at Wolf Creek Dam

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The date for the closure of Highway 127 across Wolf Creek Dam has been changed. Officials with American Bridge Company say the closure will now take place on Wednesday, May 27, two weeks from today. […]

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Portion of Russell County now considered to be in extreme drought

RC Fiscal Court receives state funds for recycling equipment

Early voting at South KY RECC starts today

Russell Springs City Council meeting postponed

RCHS senior receives prestigious Pigman scholarship

Over 90 percent of lodging booked locally as major fishing tournament nears

KSP investigating fatal accident in Green County

Laker Baseball wins close one over Green County

Kevin Williams presents check for over $122K for Kevin’s Kids

Date changed for highway closure at Wolf Creek Dam

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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