Local students named to SCC President’s List

Thursday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were recently named to the President’s List at Somerset Community College for the Spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Full Time President’s List were: Adam St. Pierre Braxton Smith Elijah Williams […]

Local anglers say they felt support from community during fishing tournament

Tuesday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

While the High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship on Lake Cumberland this past weekend was a big event for the community, it was also big for a pair of local anglers. Caden Hall […]

Local tourism spending tops $55 million last year

Tuesday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

Tourism generated an estimated nearly $55.7 million economic impact in Russell County during 2025, making it one of Kentucky’s top 35 tourism economies and the second-largest tourism market in the Southern Lakes & Rivers region. […]

Fishing tournament brings in thousands of visitors; local fishermen have strong showing

Monday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

The 17th annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship concluded this weekend. By all accounts, the event was a great success with thousands of visitors making their way into Russell County with several […]

Local Agencies Receive WHAS Crusade Funding

Friday, June 26 by Sean Hammond

More than six point two million dollars raised during the 73rd WHAS Crusade for Children telethon is now going back into communities across the region. Officials say 100 percent of the $6,235,132.67 raised has been […]

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum this evening

Monday, June 22 by WJRS Staff

Russell County residents will have an opportunity today to share their thoughts on the future of local school facilities. The Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee will hold a public forum beginning at 5:30 p.m. […]

Multiple local arrests over the weekend

Monday, June 22 by WJRS Staff

Three Adair County residents were arrested on drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Russell County early Saturday morning. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Stone Bolin stopped a vehicle and discovered […]

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum, meeting on Monday

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee will hold a public forum and meeting on Monday. The public forum gets underway at 5:30 Monday at the Russell County ANC in the room above the pool. […]

Local farmers can apply for drought assistance at Columbia FSA office

Monday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

Local farmers can apply for assistance due to ongoing drought conditions through the Farm Service Agency office in Columbia. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program, administered by the Farm Service Agency, provides financial support to livestock […]

Local law enforcement makes multiple weekend arrests

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement officers made multiple arrests over the weekend. 47-year-old Julie A. Ritchie and 56-year-old Susan Walls, both of Liberty, were arrested at around 5 a.m. yesterday morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. […]

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Local anglers say they felt support from community during fishing tournament

Local tourism spending tops $55 million last year

Fishing tournament brings in thousands of visitors; local fishermen have strong showing

Local Agencies Receive WHAS Crusade Funding

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum this evening

Multiple local arrests over the weekend

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum, meeting on Monday

Local farmers can apply for drought assistance at Columbia FSA office

Local law enforcement makes multiple weekend arrests

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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