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 […]

Russell Springs to purchase new fire truck through FEMA grant

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs announced plans to purchase a new fire truck for the city’s fire department at last week’s council meeting, thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as […]

Two people hospitalized following house fire in Columbia

Wednesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

Two people were hospitalized following a house fire in Columbia earlier this week. Firefighters were called out just after 7 o’clock Monday morning to a house fire on West Barbee Street near Campbellsville Road. The […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to moped fire at Save-A-Lot

Friday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department was called out last night to Save-A-Lot on East Steve Wariner Drive. On scene, Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson told WJRS News firefighters discovered a moped on fire […]

Eli Fire Chief expecting strong turnout for community cleanup tomorrow

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Eli Fire Chief Marty Kazsuk said he is expecting a strong turnout for the department’s community cleanup event tomorrow. Kazsuk said several people and groups reached out asking how they can help with cleanup efforts […]

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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

Russell Springs to purchase new fire truck through FEMA grant

Two people hospitalized following house fire in Columbia

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to fire at apartment complex

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

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to structure fire Friday afternoon

Russell Springs Fire Department staying busy

Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to moped fire at Save-A-Lot

Eli Fire Chief expecting strong turnout for community cleanup tomorrow

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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