Hollis DeHart, former RS mayor, passes away

Monday, March 6 by Derek Aaron

A longtime educator and former elected official has died. Hollis DeHart, who served three three terms as Russell Springs mayor in the late 2000s and early 2010s and before that served on the city council, […]

Russell Springs Mayor discusses storm damage, cleanup at City Park

Tuesday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

Strong winds that came through Russell Springs last week caused a notable amount of damage at the Russell Springs City Park. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he is waiting to hear more from the city’s insurance […]

Mayor Thomas gives update on Hardee’s construction

Tuesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

Progress is continuing to be made on the Hardee’s that will be located on Highway 127 in the Middletown community. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas gave WJRS News an update on where things stand in […]

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 […]

Majority of Jamestown Council, mayor sworn in during ceremony

Monday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

Five of the six Jamestown City Council members and Mayor Regena Hinton were sworn-in for their new terms during a ceremony at the Jamestown City Council meeting last week. All the incoming council members, with […]

Somerset mayor running for governor

Tuesday, November 22 by Derek Aaron

Somerset Mayor Alan Keck filed as a candidate for the 2023 governor’s race on Monday afternoon. A Republican, Keck, who is 37 years old, joins an already crowded field of GOP contenders. It had been speculated […]

Mayor Thomas discusses ongoing projects at city cemetery, fire station

Monday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

Work is ongoing at the Russell Springs Cemetery and fire station. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about these ongoing projects.

Mayor Eddie Thomas signs proclamation declaring H.M. Bottom Day in Russell Springs

Monday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas signed a proclamation Friday, declaring September 23 as H.M. Bottom Day in the city. Mayor Thomas spoke to WJRS News after the signing about the importance of remembering H.M. Fire […]

Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

Monday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas recently spoke to WJRS News about some improvements at the Russell Springs Community Center.

Mayor gives update on work at Russell Springs Fire Station

Thursday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

Work is ongoing to renovate the Russell Springs Fire Station. WJRS News caught up with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas, who provided an update on the latest work at the station and a projected timeline […]

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Hollis DeHart, former RS mayor, passes away

Russell Springs Mayor discusses storm damage, cleanup at City Park

Mayor Thomas gives update on Hardee’s construction

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

Majority of Jamestown Council, mayor sworn in during ceremony

Somerset mayor running for governor

Mayor Thomas discusses ongoing projects at city cemetery, fire station

Mayor Eddie Thomas signs proclamation declaring H.M. Bottom Day in Russell Springs

Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

Mayor gives update on work at Russell Springs Fire Station

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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