Russell County sees improvement in Kentucky Kids Count Survey

Thursday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

Concluding our look at the data from the Kentucky Kids Count Survey, today we take a look at how Russell County fared in categories related to juvenile justice and education. Russell County saw improvement in […]

Russell County soldier killed in WWII laid to rest yesterday

Thursday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County soldier who was killed in World War II was laid to rest yesterday. The funeral for Private First Class Henry C. Wade was held yesterday with burial at Mill Springs National Cemetery […]

Lady Lakers on the road at Boyle County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers will be on the road tonight for a matchup with Boyle County. Both teams enter at 1-0 as the Lady Lakers defeated Somerset 64-35 Tuesday night, while Boyle County won 64-39 over Bourbon County. The JV game is scheduled... Read More.

Nearly 400 deer harvested in Russell County

Wednesday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 400 deer were harvested in Russell County during the 2023 license year, according to data from the Kentucky Department for Fish and Wildlife. According to the data, 385 deer were harvested in Russell County […]

RCMS Lakers sweep Hart County on the road | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams swept Hart County on the road Monday night. 6th grade won 22-17. 7th grade won 43-20. 8th grade won 51-23. The Lakers are back at home on Thursday for a matchup with Adair County.

Russell County sees rise in number of children in foster care

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

As an ongoing look at data from the Kentucky Kids County Survey, today we take a look at how Russell County performed in a few categories related to children in the foster care system. According […]

Russell Springs man arrested by KSP in Adair County

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County by Kentucky State Police yesterday. According to reports, 33-year-old Shannon Coty McGowan was arrested and charged with driving on a DUI-suspended license and not having a […]

Pause on vehicle services at county clerk’s office coming soon

Monday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

County Clerk Offices across the state will temporarily pause in-person and online motor services beginning in early January. The reason for the pause is a migration to a new database system and the change will […]

Martha Ann Bernard, age 83, formerly of Russell County

Saturday, November 25 by WJRS Staff

Martha Ann Bernard, of Mascoutah, Illinois, formerly of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her home. She was 83 years of age. Born July 5, 1940, in Columbia, Kentucky, […]

Several closings around the county as part of Thanksgiving

Friday, November 24 by Zac Oakes

There are several closings across the county today. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all be closed today. […]

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Russell County sees improvement in Kentucky Kids Count Survey

Russell County soldier killed in WWII laid to rest yesterday

Lady Lakers on the road at Boyle County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nearly 400 deer harvested in Russell County

RCMS Lakers sweep Hart County on the road | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County sees rise in number of children in foster care

Russell Springs man arrested by KSP in Adair County

Pause on vehicle services at county clerk’s office coming soon

Martha Ann Bernard, age 83, formerly of Russell County

Several closings around the county as part of Thanksgiving

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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