Russell County Hospital Offering Community Health Screenings This Week

Sunday, July 26 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital’s annual Community Health Screening program is underway this week, offering low-cost blood tests and health screenings for area residents. The screenings are being held each morning through Saturday, August 1, from 7:00 […]

Community Blood Drive Wednesday Morning at Russell County Hospital

Tuesday, July 7 by WJRS Staff

A community blood drive this week at Russell County Hospital will help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients locally and across the region. The Kentucky Blood Center will host the drive Wednesday, July 8, […]

Local anglers say they felt support from community during fishing tournament

Tuesday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

While the High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship on Lake Cumberland this past weekend was a big event for the community, it was also big for a pair of local anglers. Caden Hall […]

Community blood drive is today

Thursday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today. The blood drive takes place today from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The Kentucky Blood Center says donations tend to […]

Vonnie Popplewell, age 91, of the Mt. Eden Community

Friday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

Vonnie Popplewell, of the Mt. Eden Community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was 91 years of age. Born on June 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and […]

Early voting returning to South KY RECC Community Room this year

Monday, May 4 by Zac Oakes

Early voting is returning to the South Kentucky RECC Community Room this year. Voters from across the county will have the chance to vote early on Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May […]

Johnnie V. Popplewell, age 67, of the Eli Community

Friday, May 1 by Sean Hammond

Johnnie V. Popplewell, of the Eli Community, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was 67 years of age. Born on February 27, 1959, in Somerset, Kentucky, he […]

Library community room named in recognition of former director

Thursday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield was recently recognized and honored with a special ceremony, dedicating the library’s community room in her honor. The community room at the library is now known as […]

Donald Stamper, age 90, of the Salem Community, of Russell County

Friday, April 24 by Sean Hammond

Donald Stamper, of the Salem Community, of Russell County, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was 90 years of age. Born on May 22, 1935, in Hazard, he was a […]

Betty Jean Valentine Esher, age 85, of Florida, formerly of the Faubush community

Wednesday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Betty Jean Valentine Esher, age 85 of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of the Faubush community died on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Pompano Beach, Florida. She is survived by 2 daughters: Connie Girlando, Atlanta, Georgia […]

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Russell County Hospital Offering Community Health Screenings This Week

Community Blood Drive Wednesday Morning at Russell County Hospital

Local anglers say they felt support from community during fishing tournament

Community blood drive is today

Vonnie Popplewell, age 91, of the Mt. Eden Community

Early voting returning to South KY RECC Community Room this year

Johnnie V. Popplewell, age 67, of the Eli Community

Library community room named in recognition of former director

Donald Stamper, age 90, of the Salem Community, of Russell County

Betty Jean Valentine Esher, age 85, of Florida, formerly of the Faubush community

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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