KSP responds to riot at maximum security juvenile center in Adair Co.

Monday, November 14 by Derek Aaron

A riot this past Friday night at the Adair Regional Detention Center, the maximum security juvenile center in neighboring Adair County, prompted a response by the Kentucky State Police, according to authorities. At approximately 9:40 […]

KY Blood Center urging donations amid significant shortage

Tuesday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Blood Center says blood donations are urgently needed in Kentucky. KBC, which provides blood to 70+ hospitals across Kentucky, said they are seeing demand outpace donations with hospitals transfusing 18% more blood in […]

Center for Rural Development receives funds that can assist Russell County residents

Thursday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

The Center for Rural Development has been awarded $300,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission to implement the Succeed, Thrive and Recover program to benefit businesses and individuals in recovery in 43 Southern and Eastern Kentucky […]

Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

Monday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas recently spoke to WJRS News about some improvements at the Russell Springs Community Center.

Surveying has begun on new agritech center

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

Surveying for construction has now begun on the new Lake Cumberland Regional Agritech Center in the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex Site One park. The agritech center is a partnership between the Russell County School […]

LC Children’s Advocacy Center planning Pulaski satellite office

Wednesday, August 24 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center in Jamestown is planning a satellite location in neighboring Pulaski County, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. The center is looking for sponsors for this development and any […]

Five local students graduate from Center for Rural Development Youth Programs

Thursday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

Five local students graduated from the Center for Rural Development Youth Programs this summer. Lincoln Helm, a student at Russell County High School, graduated the 25th annual Rogers Scholars Youth Program over the summer. As […]

SCC Russell Center holding student orientation event today

Tuesday, August 9 by Derek Aaron

Regina Haugen, the director of both the Russell and Casey Centers at Somerset Community College, spoke to WJRS NEWS about an important student orientation event happening at the Russell Center today… Haugen said Wednesday will […]

SCC Russell Center to hold informational event Tuesday

Monday, August 8 by Derek Aaron

The Somerset Community College Russell Center is holding an informational event on campus Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. where new students, returning students, and those still thinking about enrolling can learn college study […]

REMEMBERING THOSE WE LOST: Local recovery center spreads awareness of drug overdoses

Thursday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

Black balloons, many inscribed with the name of a family member or friend gone too soon, floated through the sky in Russell Springs yesterday afternoon. At SPARC Recovery Center in Russell Springs, clients, family, friends, […]

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KSP responds to riot at maximum security juvenile center in Adair Co.

KY Blood Center urging donations amid significant shortage

Center for Rural Development receives funds that can assist Russell County residents

Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

Surveying has begun on new agritech center

LC Children’s Advocacy Center planning Pulaski satellite office

Five local students graduate from Center for Rural Development Youth Programs

SCC Russell Center holding student orientation event today

SCC Russell Center to hold informational event Tuesday

REMEMBERING THOSE WE LOST: Local recovery center spreads awareness of drug overdoses

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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