RCDC litter crew discovers gun on roadside near local childcare facility

Thursday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

A crew from the Russell County Detention Center picking up roadside litter Thursday morning uncovered something surprising as they began their morning work. Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said he received a call from a […]

Local gas prices back on the rise

Tuesday, October 4 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are back on the rise. Just two weeks ago, gas prices in Russell County dipped below $3 per gallon, but as of Monday, the average price of gas in Russell County according […]

Several local service provider programs receive federal dollars through VOCA grant

Tuesday, September 27 by Derek Aaron

Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced nearly $23 million in grant funding from the federal Victims of Crime Act Formula Victim Assistance Grant Program supporting victims of crime in the commonwealth. Several of those with local […]

LWC Homecoming Recognition to include alumni with local connections

Thursday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson College is celebrating its 91st Homecoming this week, and a couple of the school’s alumni with Russell County connections will be honored. Casey Hardy McGowan, a 2014 graduate of Lindsey Wilson College and […]

Average local gas prices below $3.30

Friday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The average price of gas in Russell County is now below $3.30. The average price of a gallon of gas in Russell County was listed at $3.27, according to AAA. Some stations in the county […]

Famous Goodyear Blimp made its way across local skies Tuesday

Wednesday, September 7 by Derek Aaron

Numerous photos, videos, and sighting reports of the famed Goodyear Blimp lit up social media on Tuesday as the recognizable airship made its way through the skies above Russell and surrounding counties. WJRS NEWS reached […]

Local gas prices continue to drop

Wednesday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

Just days from the upcoming Labor Day Holiday, the average price of gas in Russell County now sits at $3.32. That’s lower than most neighboring counties. In Clinton County, the average price of gas is […]

Three local residents indicted in Adair County

Thursday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

Three local residents were indicted in Adair County Circuit Court this week. Those indicted included the following: Elizabeth Ann Caldwell of Russell Springs: indicted on charges of possession of methamphetamine second offense, possession of drug […]

Local 4-H participant earns ribbon at state fair

Wednesday, August 24 by Derek Aaron

Another Russell County 4-H youth has earned a ribbon at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville. Dalton Foley received a red ribbon in the 4-H Lawnmower Driving Contest earlier this week. The state fair runs […]

3 local youth awarded ribbons in state 4-H country ham project

Tuesday, August 23 by Derek Aaron

The 2022 Kentucky State Fair 4-H Country Ham Project saw three Russell County 4-H youth bring home ribbons. Both Jace Anderson and Dalton Foley received a blue ribbon while Sidney Galicia received a red ribbon […]

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RCDC litter crew discovers gun on roadside near local childcare facility

Local gas prices back on the rise

Several local service provider programs receive federal dollars through VOCA grant

LWC Homecoming Recognition to include alumni with local connections

Average local gas prices below $3.30

Famous Goodyear Blimp made its way across local skies Tuesday

Local gas prices continue to drop

Three local residents indicted in Adair County

Local 4-H participant earns ribbon at state fair

3 local youth awarded ribbons in state 4-H country ham project

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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