29 local students on Dean’s List at LWC

Friday, January 6 by Derek Aaron

A total of 29 Russell County students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Fall 2022 semester. Those students were: Aquinna Allen Jayln Loy Juliah Bault Taylor Beicher Nicholas Blakey […]

‘Refresh’ of local hospital in the works

Thursday, December 29 by Derek Aaron

A $138,000 refresh of Russell County Hospital is in the works following approval from the hospital’s board of directors earlier this week. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked to WJRS NEWS about the changes to come… […]

Russell Springs man faces federal indictment for defrauding local arts council

Friday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was federally indicted on two counts of wire fraud related to allegations that he defrauded a local non-profit. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 56-year-old Charles Davis was working as the […]

Retired local doctor files suit against hospital

Thursday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

A retired local doctor has filed a lawsuit against Russell County Hospital. According to a lawsuit filed in Russell Circuit Court on Tuesday, retired doctor John Kilgallin filed the suit against Russell County Hospital and […]

Shop with a Cop program assists more than 20 local children

Wednesday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement officers and other volunteers hit the store last weekend with area children for the annual Shop with a Cop program. The program provides Christmas gifts and the experience of shopping with a […]

Local entities come together to approve renewal of Jamestown Elementary officer

Tuesday, December 20 by Zac Oakes

Last year, the Russell County Fiscal Court, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Jamestown, and the Russell County Board of Education approved a four-member agreement that would place a school resource officer at […]

Local farmer elected to American Angus Association board

Thursday, December 15 by Derek Aaron

Henry Smith, operator of Smithland Angus Farm in Russell Springs, was recently elected to his first term on the board of directors of the American Angus Association at their annual convention in Salt Lake City. […]

Local fire departments present awards

Monday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

Two local fire departments presented awards at ceremonies held over the weekend. The Eli Volunteer Fire Department recognized Lieutenant John Shaffer as Officer of the Year and John Coons as Firefighter of the Year. The […]

Russell County sees positive changes in local health over last five years

Thursday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Youth Advocates Kentucky Kids Count Data Center shows Russell County has experienced some positive changes in local health over the last five years. The most dramatic change was in teen […]

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‘Refresh’ of local hospital in the works

Russell Springs man faces federal indictment for defrauding local arts council

Retired local doctor files suit against hospital

Shop with a Cop program assists more than 20 local children

Local entities come together to approve renewal of Jamestown Elementary officer

Local farmer elected to American Angus Association board

Local fire departments present awards

Russell County sees positive changes in local health over last five years

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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