48 new cases of COVID in Russell County Tuesday; two local deaths

Wednesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

There were 48 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County on Tuesday and two deaths were reported. There are now 107 active cases in Russell County with four individuals hospitalized. The deaths were reported […]

Russell County Clerk’s Office remains closed

Wednesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed today due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.

Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County Monday

Tuesday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

Seven new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Russell County Monday. Active case count now stands at 77 with five individuals hospitalized. Full report from Lake Cumberland District Health Department below. — Statewide Testing Positivity […]

Garth Dale Wilson, age 78, Russell County Native

Monday, November 30 by Sean Hammond

Garth Dale Wilson, 78, of Adolphus, KY passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Russell Springs, KY native was a log buyer, farmer, a SSgt. of the Kentucky […]

Three new cases of COVID in Russell County Sunday

Monday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.95%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 124 deaths resulting in a 1.5% mortality rate (about 1 in 67) among known […]

Adair County man arrested for assault with hammer

Wednesday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at 8:02 p.m. CT, Deputy Joey Keith and Deputy Derek Padgett responded to River View Road, 10 miles east of Columbia, to a domestic assault in progress. Upon arrival, deputies […]

Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins Tomorrow

Wednesday, November 25 by Sean Hammond

Calvin Kerr with the Russell County Jaycees joins Sean Hammond on the morning show to discuss the annual radio auction and previews some of the items up for grabs…

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Wednesday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Russell County on Tuesday. There are now 111 active cases in the county with five individuals hospitalized. Full report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department below. […]

Man arrested in connection with July collision in Casey County

Monday, November 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky State Police arrested 48-year-old Dale Meredeth today at his residence in Horse Cave, KY at approximately 7:47 A.M. CST. Meredeth was arrested on an Indictment Warrant for the following charges: Manslaughter 2nd Degree […]

Changes at Russell County Public Library

Monday, November 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield provided WJRS News an update about changes beginning today at RCPL. Among the changes: Hours of operation: M-F 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 […]

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48 new cases of COVID in Russell County Tuesday; two local deaths

Russell County Clerk’s Office remains closed

Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County Monday

Garth Dale Wilson, age 78, Russell County Native

Three new cases of COVID in Russell County Sunday

Adair County man arrested for assault with hammer

Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins Tomorrow

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Man arrested in connection with July collision in Casey County

Changes at Russell County Public Library

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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