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 […]

Seven Rescued from Island Near Rock House Bottom After Rising Water Cuts Off Access

Friday, July 17 by WJRS Staff

Seven people were safely rescued Thursday afternoon after becoming stranded on an island when rising water cut off their access to shore. Just before 4:00 p.m. Russell County Search and Rescue responded to a request […]

Flag raising ceremony at H.M. Bottom Firehouse in Russell Springs this morning

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department and the City of Russell Springs will host a flag raising ceremony this morning at the H.M. Bottom Firehouse on West Steve Wariner Drive. The flag raising ceremony will get […]

Weekend storms cause damage at Conley Bottom in Wayne County

Tuesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

Storms over the weekend reportedly caused damage at Conley Bottom Marina on Lake Cumberland. Repairs have been ongoing at Conley Bottom following damage that occurred during storms that occurred on Memorial Day, but storms this […]

Storms trap people at Conley Bottom in Wayne County

Tuesday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

Storms that came through Sunday night and Monday morning caused notable damage at Conley Bottom on Lake Cumberland in Wayne County. According to reports, first responders were called out after midnight Monday morning where there […]

H.M. Bottom to be recognized at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Tuesday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell Springs Fire Chief and Russell County Emergency Management Director H.M. Bottom will be recognized at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this weekend. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 43rd National Fallen […]

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James Garnet Bottom, 94, of Russell Springs

Seven Rescued from Island Near Rock House Bottom After Rising Water Cuts Off Access

Flag raising ceremony at H.M. Bottom Firehouse in Russell Springs this morning

Weekend storms cause damage at Conley Bottom in Wayne County

Storms trap people at Conley Bottom in Wayne County

H.M. Bottom to be recognized at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Jeanette Bottom Wolford, age 88, of Russell Springs

Mayor Eddie Thomas signs proclamation declaring H.M. Bottom Day in Russell Springs

Diver Chris Money details trip to bottom of Lake Cumberland to retrieve sunken helicopter

County retires emergency number for late H.M. Bottom

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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