City, county fill vacancies left by H.M. Bottom

Monday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council and Russell County Fiscal Court met on Friday to fill vacancies following the passing of H.M. Bottom. The city council unanimously approved the hiring of Bobby Johnson as the city’s […]

Lady Laker Volleyball to take on Logan County in region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will take on Logan County in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The match will be at Russellville High School. Logan County enters as the 13th District Championship with a... Read More.

Russell County still in red on state dashboard, masks required in school next week

Friday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is still red on the state dashboard for COVID-19 Incidence rate, meaning Russell County Schools will require masks next week. The incidence rate for Russell County on the state dashboard is 33.5 cases […]

2 new cases of COVID, 1 death reported in Russell County

Friday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

Of today’s 80 reported cases, 68 (85%) were unvaccinated and 16 of today’s cases (20%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Laker Football team on the road at Allen County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will go on the road tonight for a district matchup with Allen County-Scottsville. The Lakers come in with a record of 2-6 to take on the Patriots who enter at 4-4. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Six new cases of COVID reported in Russell County Wednesday

Thursday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Of today’s 101 reported cases, 84 (83%) were unvaccinated and 18 of today’s cases (18%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

City, County offices closed today

Wednesday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Courthouse will be closed today in observance of funeral services for H.M. Bottom. Anyone needing a sheriff’s deputy or law enforcement assistance can still contact Russell County Dispatch at 270-343-6600. Russell Springs […]

Russell County Schools Food Service receives unexpected funds

Wednesday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education received some unexpected funds for its food service budget recently. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the school district received $167,629 in federal stimulus money to help offset extra […]

Russell County records 60th COVID death

Wednesday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

Of today’s 110 reported cases, 98 (89%) were unvaccinated and 19 of today’s cases (17%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Russell County down to 38 active COVID cases

Tuesday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

Of today’s 196 reported cases, 180 (92%) were unvaccinated and 44 of today’s cases (22%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

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City, county fill vacancies left by H.M. Bottom

Lady Laker Volleyball to take on Logan County in region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County still in red on state dashboard, masks required in school next week

2 new cases of COVID, 1 death reported in Russell County

Laker Football team on the road at Allen County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Six new cases of COVID reported in Russell County Wednesday

City, County offices closed today

Russell County Schools Food Service receives unexpected funds

Russell County records 60th COVID death

Russell County down to 38 active COVID cases

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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