Russell County ranks at the top for Dolly Parton Imagination Library enrollment

Friday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County ranks at the top statewide for most eligible children signed up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. According to recently released data, 80 percent of Russell County children under the age of 5 are […]

Single vehicle wreck near Russell/Casey County line results in one person flown out

Thursday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

A single-vehicle wreck near the Russell/Casey County line last night resulted in a person being flown out. Many details are still unknown at this time, but WJRS News learned from the scene that a vehicle […]

Investigation underway after man found dead in car near Clinton/Wayne county line

Thursday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

An investigation by Kentucky State Police is underway after a man was found deceased in a vehicle near the Clinton/Wayne county line. According to reports, officers were called out to a vehicle on Davis Road […]

Eddie Gene Lee, age 78, formerly of Russell County

Monday, June 17 by WJRS Staff

Eddie Gene Lee, 78, formerly of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenwood, Indiana, on Friday, June 14, 2024. Eddie was born December 4, 1945, in Russel Springs, Kentucky to Edward […]

Wrestling coordinator talks about plans for sport in Russell County

Thursday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

This week, the Russell County Board of Education approved a youth wrestling program in the county. Coordinator Scott Boreing spoke to WJRS News more about the plans for the future with the program. He said […]

Six overdose deaths reported in Russell County last year

Tuesday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

A new report from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy reports six overdose deaths that occurred in Russell County last year. That’s a decrease locally, as 8 overdose deaths were reported in Russell County […]

No traffic light to be placed at 127/70 intersection in Casey County

Tuesday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

Two months after a collision that claimed three lives, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has released a statement saying no traffic light will be placed at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 70 in neighboring […]

Russell County Fair event results

Monday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

As the Russell County Fair wrapped up over the weekend, we have results from several events at the fair. In Friday’s KTPA Truck and Tractor Pulls, Kent Anderson of Russell Springs finished third in the […]

Horse racing results from Russell County Fair

Monday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

The annual horse racing events at the Russell County Fair brought a crowd on Saturday. Everett Peralto took first place in the Russell County Derby. Jeff McGowan finished first in Race 1 and in Race […]

Russell County FFA recognized at state convention

Friday, June 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA chapter was well-represented at the state convention. Alexis Fox finished second in the state in the goat and sheep public speaking competition. FFA members Chloe Robertson, Eli Foley, and Garry Chris […]

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Russell County ranks at the top for Dolly Parton Imagination Library enrollment

Single vehicle wreck near Russell/Casey County line results in one person flown out

Investigation underway after man found dead in car near Clinton/Wayne county line

Eddie Gene Lee, age 78, formerly of Russell County

Wrestling coordinator talks about plans for sport in Russell County

Six overdose deaths reported in Russell County last year

No traffic light to be placed at 127/70 intersection in Casey County

Russell County Fair event results

Horse racing results from Russell County Fair

Russell County FFA recognized at state convention

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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