Local tourism spending last year up $6.6 million from previous year

Friday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

Tourism spending in Russell County saw a significant increase last year. New data released this week shows tourism spending in Russell County last year was around $55 million, which is up around $6.6 million from […]

U.S. Small Business Administration able to assist local tornado victims

Thursday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

The United States Small Business Administration is stationed locally and ready to assist those impacted by last month’s tornadoes. Julie Garrett with the Small Business Administration stopped by WJRS and said during disasters, the SBA […]

18 Local Students Named to University of Kentucky Dean’s List

Tuesday, June 10 by Sean Hammond

Several local students were named to the Dean’s list for the Spring 2025 semester at the University of Kentucky. Those students include: • Mason Buras • Allie Burton • Maleah Preston • Olivia Scott • […]

Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties, state average

Saturday, June 7 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain lower than many neighboring counties. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County comes in at around $2.79 per gallon. Of the neighboring counties, only Adair County is […]

Local FEMA Disaster Recovery Center serves as one-stop shop

Tuesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Russell County Courthouse aims to assist those impacted by the tornado a little over two weeks ago. Daniel Bernardy, spokesperson with FEMA, said the disaster recovery center serves […]

Local gas prices below state average headed into holiday weekend

Saturday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are below state average headed into Memorial Day weekend. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at around $2.75, while the state average is 10 cents higher at $2.85. […]

Local closings for Monday

Saturday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Memorial Day Holiday brings several closings on Monday. There will be no school in Russell County on Monday for the holiday. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed on Monday. The […]

State of Emergency declared locally; Marcum applauds work of local first responders in tornado aftermath

Monday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum has declared a state of emergency following this weekend’s tornado. The state of emergency was declared due to severe damage in the area. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum […]

Extension Office to Offer Produce Vouchers for Local Seniors

Thursday, May 15 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Extension Office will once again provide assistance for seniors looking to purchase local produce. Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said vouchers for seniors will soon be available. Oakes said the […]

Local students named to President’s List at University of the Cumberlands

Tuesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

Ten local students were named to the President’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Spring 2025 semester. Those local students were: McKenzie Trautman Breanna Trautman Kaitlin Tucker Ashley Blumenfeld Summer Aaron Steven […]

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Local tourism spending last year up $6.6 million from previous year

U.S. Small Business Administration able to assist local tornado victims

Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties, state average

Local FEMA Disaster Recovery Center serves as one-stop shop

Local gas prices below state average headed into holiday weekend

Local closings for Monday

State of Emergency declared locally; Marcum applauds work of local first responders in tornado aftermath

Extension Office to Offer Produce Vouchers for Local Seniors

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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