Jamestown Fire Department called to fire at Stephens Pipe and Steel building

Friday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department was called out early this morning to a fire at the Stephens Pipe and Steel location that formerly housed Fruit of the Loom. Fire crews were called out at around 12:40 […]

Russell Springs Fire Department has responded to more than 350 calls this year

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

It’s been a busy year for the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department. At last week’s city council meeting, Fire Chief Bobby Johnson reported the department has responded to more than 350 calls this year. Last […]

Jamestown Council approves purchase of sewer camera for public works department

Friday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night, approving a resolution to apply for a grant that would help fund a project to transition from using chlorine at the city’s water plant to bleach. Jamestown Mayor […]

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to fire at apartment complex

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to a fire last Thursday at the Russell Springs Manor Apartments on Main Street. The fire department said a call came in Thursday at around 4 p.m. regarding a […]

Fiscal court, health department lower tax rates

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Two local entities decreased their property tax rate at Monday’s fiscal court meeting. The fiscal court approved the compensating rate for county property taxes at the meeting, which slightly lowers the county’s property tax rate. […]

Fiscal court receives grant funds toward purchase of new tanker truck for Eli Fire Department

Wednesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court has received a grant for nearly $21,000 that will be used toward purchasing a new tanker truck for the Eli Fire Department. The new truck will replace the department’s 1982 […]

Health Department back-to-school event is today

Wednesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department’s back-to-school event takes place today at the health department. The event will take place from 8:30 until 3:30. The health department will be offering immunizations needed for students to return […]

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to structure fire Friday afternoon

Monday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out to a structure fire Friday afternoon. Firefighters were called out just before 4 p.m. Friday to the structure fire on D Wilson Road off Bottom Road. Records […]

Health Department reminding parents about vaccines ahead of back to school

Monday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is reminding parents about vaccines students need before they return to school. Bridgett Kean with the local health department was recently a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS. She said […]

Russell Springs Fire Department staying busy

Wednesday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department has been busy the last few months, with 97 runs reported between April 1, 2025 and July 9, 2025. The fire department reported 36 runs last month requiring service. Russell […]

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Jamestown Fire Department called to fire at Stephens Pipe and Steel building

Russell Springs Fire Department has responded to more than 350 calls this year

Jamestown Council approves purchase of sewer camera for public works department

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to fire at apartment complex

Fiscal court, health department lower tax rates

Fiscal court receives grant funds toward purchase of new tanker truck for Eli Fire Department

Health Department back-to-school event is today

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to structure fire Friday afternoon

Health Department reminding parents about vaccines ahead of back to school

Russell Springs Fire Department staying busy

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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