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LCADD receives award

Lake Cumberland Area Development District recently received a national award for its work with making improvements to the homes of senior citizens in the area. The district received an Aliceann Wohlbruck NADO Impact Award for […]

Holt receives award at KLC Annual Conference

Russell Springs Code Enforcement Officer and Zoning Administrator Tom Holt earned a prestigious award at last week’s Kentucky League of Cities Annual Conference. Holt received the Level III – Master of City Governance Award. The […]

Branscum receives KY Chamber MVP Award

State Representative Josh Branscum of Russell County recently received the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce MVP Award. Branscum was presented the award at the most recent Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting by Kentucky Chamber Senior […]

RCH celebrates inaugural DAISY Award winners

Russell County Hospital held a special ceremony Friday morning, honoring the hospital’s first DAISY Award for Nursing recipients. The nurses receiving this honor were Lila McGowan and Terri Coffey. The DAISY Award is a recognition […]

RCPL employee wins statewide award

An employee at the Russell County Public Library received a statewide award yesterday. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke to WJRS News more about Morgan Glover being recognized. Glover received the award at yesterday’s Kentucky Public […]

Russell Springs announces parade award winners

The City of Russell Springs announced the award winners from Saturday’s Christmas parade. Pretty Boutique received Best Dressed Windows on Main Street. Bernie Gerry received the best antique or classic car with his custom 1946 […]

Reeder to receive 40 Under 40 Award

Russell County resident Cody Reeder will receive one of the South Central Kentucky 40 Under 40 Awards. The awards are presented by the Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland and recognize stand-out individuals under the age […]

Dr. Jerry Westerfield to receive LWC Honorary Alumnus Award

Dr. Jerry Westerfield of Russell Springs will receive the honorary alumnus award at Lindsey Wilson College’s Homecoming Weekend this weekend. Westerfield will receive the award at the college’s Alumni Awards Celebration on Saturday. Westerfield will […]