Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to apartment fire Wednesday night

Thursday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on Snow Road at around 7 p.m. yesterday. Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson told WJRS News that the fire affected two apartments, which are […]

US Dept. of Education awards $1.07 million grant for students at SCC

Wednesday, February 23 by Derek Aaron

The United States Department of Education has awarded Somerset Community College a Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development grant for $1,070,000 over three years. The purpose of the RPED grant program is to improve rates of […]

Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to mobile home fire Wednesday night

Thursday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Fire Dept. crews and local law enforcement responded to a mobile home fire off Highway 1729 last night. Firefighters were called out at around 7:30 p.m. to the residence at 541 KY 1729 […]

Boil Water Advisory issued by Jamestown Water Dept.

Monday, February 14 by Derek Aaron

A boil water advisory has been issued by the Jamestown Water Department for McQueary Rd., off of Bernard Ridge Rd., as well as all side roads. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking […]

46 new COVID cases reported in Russell County ; health dept says actual number is higher

Tuesday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 33.06%. Deaths: We are sad to report 2 new deaths since our last report. Tonight’s reported deaths include a Pulaski County resident (unvaccinated) and a Wayne County resident (unvaccinated). We have […]

South Russell Fire Dept. called out Monday night

Tuesday, July 13 by Zac Oakes

The South Russell Fire Department was called out to a possible house fire on Crocus Road in the southern part of the county Monday night. The call reportedly came in at around 9:35 p.m. At […]

Dept. of Fish and Wildlife launching life jacket loaner stations, Lake Cumberland not included in first locations

Wednesday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 29, 2021) — With the recreational boating season underway, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is launching a new program designed to save lives on Kentucky waterways. The department is working […]

Fire Dept. to collect donations for Crusade for Children this weekend

Friday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department will be out this weekend at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 80 collecting donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children. Fire crews will be set up beginning at […]

Health Dept. hosting pop-up vaccine clinic at RC Fair on Saturday

Wednesday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department will be hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic at the Russell County Fair on Saturday. The health department will be offering vaccines from 5-9 p.m. The health department’s traveling van […]

Kazsuk promoted to assistant fire chief of Nicholasville Fire Dept.

Tuesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

Marty Kazsuk was recently promoted from the position of Deputy Chief of Training to Assistant Fire Chief for the Nicholasville Fire Department. Kazsuk also serves as the fire chief for the Eli Volunteer Fire Department. […]

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Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to apartment fire Wednesday night

US Dept. of Education awards $1.07 million grant for students at SCC

Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to mobile home fire Wednesday night

Boil Water Advisory issued by Jamestown Water Dept.

46 new COVID cases reported in Russell County ; health dept says actual number is higher

South Russell Fire Dept. called out Monday night

Dept. of Fish and Wildlife launching life jacket loaner stations, Lake Cumberland not included in first locations

Fire Dept. to collect donations for Crusade for Children this weekend

Kazsuk promoted to assistant fire chief of Nicholasville Fire Dept.

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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