First National Bank Warns Customers About Phone Scam

Tuesday, September 1 by WJRS Staff

First National Bank of Russell Springs is warning customers about scammers who are spoofing local bank phone numbers in an effort to steal personal and financial information. Bank officials say caller ID can be faked, […]

Albany Teen Crowned National Winner at America’s International Miss Pageant

Monday, August 17 by WJRS Staff

Jersie Smith of Albany was crowned 2026 America’s International Teen during the America’s International Miss Scholarship Pageant on Sunday. The national pageant was held August 14–16 in Pigeon Forge. America’s International Miss was established in […]

Family Medical Centers Earns Five National Quality Recognitions

Friday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

Family Medical Centers is celebrating a major achievement after earning five national quality recognitions from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration for 2026. The organization received Community Health Quality Recognition badges for overall clinical […]

Wounded Warriors Invited to Free Day of Fishing and Fellowship at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

The Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is once again preparing to honor America’s injured veterans through one of its most meaningful annual traditions. The 13th Annual Wounded Warriors Fishing Event is scheduled for September 9, […]

Russell County Hospital Receives National Award for Improving Stroke Care

Sunday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital’s commitment to providing life-saving stroke care is being recognized at the national level. The hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Rural Stroke Silver Award for following the latest research-based guidelines to […]

National Weather Service upgrades area to Extreme Heat Warning

Monday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville has upgraded the area from a heat advisory to an extreme heat warning. The warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. CT on Thursday. The weather service advises area […]

National Weather Service advising of potentially dangerous heat next week

Friday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville is advising area residents of potentially dangerous heat next week. The weather service says daily high temperatures in the 90s with oppressive humidity can be expected beginning Monday through […]

Four Russell County students named national semifinalists in Educators Rising competitions

Wednesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County students were named national semifinalists in the Educators Rising National competition in Portland. Marlee McGowan was a semifinalist in Job Interview and Avery Larison was a semifinalist in Exploring Education Administration Careers. […]

Russell County NexGen Civics Club wins national award

Wednesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s NexGen Civics Club is earning national recognition. The club, which includes 20 local high school students, recently won a national award for Civic Education and Public Information from the National Association of Counties. […]

10 Russell County High School students set to travel to Oregon to compete in national Educators Rising competition

Thursday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

10 Russell County High School students are set to travel to Portland, Oregon tomorrow to compete in the National Educators Rising Competitions. Students traveling to compete are Arielle Burton, Silvia Martinez, Emma Wilson, Avery Larison, […]

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Stories tagged with: national

First National Bank Warns Customers About Phone Scam

Albany Teen Crowned National Winner at America’s International Miss Pageant

Family Medical Centers Earns Five National Quality Recognitions

Wounded Warriors Invited to Free Day of Fishing and Fellowship at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

Russell County Hospital Receives National Award for Improving Stroke Care

National Weather Service upgrades area to Extreme Heat Warning

National Weather Service advising of potentially dangerous heat next week

Four Russell County students named national semifinalists in Educators Rising competitions

Russell County NexGen Civics Club wins national award

10 Russell County High School students set to travel to Oregon to compete in national Educators Rising competition

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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