Local electric issues cause outages for over 3,400 customers

Monday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

Electricity went out for more than 3,400 South Kentucky RECC customers in Russell County last night. The outages began at around 8:45 last night and according to local dispatch, the main power grid behind Salem […]

4 neighboring, nearby counties eligible for water infrastructure after flooding issues

Monday, June 26 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland District counties of Casey, Cumberland, Taylor, and Green are among the more than 20 counties that received a major disaster declaration last year and are now eligible to apply for grants to […]

Fiscal court discusses issues at Clifty Creek

Thursday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

The Clifty Creek area was one of the major topics of the Russell County Fiscal Court meeting earlier this week with Dr. Barrett Bernard and Constable Paula Mann coming before the court to ask about […]

Mayor Thomas thanks city workers and citizens for work, patience during recent water issues

Monday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

An arctic blast that produced frigid temperatures near the end of last December caused several issues with water lines, leading to low water pressure and a number of boil water advisories issued. Russell Springs Mayor […]

Crews still working water issues throughout county

Thursday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

Utility crews are continuing repair work on water lines throughout the county. Crews are still responding to calls of leaks, burst pipes, and other water-related issues. Yesterday evening, crews were working to repair water line […]

NWS issues Winter Storm Warning for Russell, surrounding counties

Thursday, December 22 by Derek Aaron

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ FRIDAY… …WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS […]

Beshear issues state of emergency as arctic front expected to hit state

Thursday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency as an arctic front prepares to make its way in, bringing flash freezing and extremely cold temperatures Thursday night into the weekend. Officials are urging […]

Beshear issues executive orders regarding medical marijuana

Wednesday, November 16 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear issued two executive orders in regard to medical marijuana on Tuesday. One order will allow Kentuckians to possess up to eight ounces of marijuana if purchased legally in a state that allows […]

Fiscal court addresses voting machine, salary issues

Thursday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court addressed issues regarding voting machines and salaries for employees in the county clerk’s office. Here’s Judge Executive Gary Robertson speaking to WJRS News about these issues.

Transportation cabinet issues “Antler Alert” for final months of year

Wednesday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued its annual “Antler Alert” to remind drivers of an increase in the number of deer around roadways during the final three months of the year. About half of deer-vehicle […]

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Local electric issues cause outages for over 3,400 customers

4 neighboring, nearby counties eligible for water infrastructure after flooding issues

Fiscal court discusses issues at Clifty Creek

Mayor Thomas thanks city workers and citizens for work, patience during recent water issues

Crews still working water issues throughout county

NWS issues Winter Storm Warning for Russell, surrounding counties

Beshear issues state of emergency as arctic front expected to hit state

Beshear issues executive orders regarding medical marijuana

Fiscal court addresses voting machine, salary issues

Transportation cabinet issues “Antler Alert” for final months of year

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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