Russell County Schools announce open house dates

Friday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District has announced open house dates with the 2023-2024 school year approaching. Russell Springs, Jamestown, and Salem Elementary schools will have their open houses on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 5-7 p.m. […]

Russell Springs Hardees planning to open in early August

Wednesday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

The Hardees in Russell Springs is planning to open early next month. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News work at the restaurant site is progressing and the plan is for the restaurant to […]

Russell Springs City Pool open for the summer

Tuesday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

The Joseph Smith Hays Memorial Pool at the Russell Springs City Park is open for the summer. The pool opened over the holiday weekend to the public. Daily entry is $5 per person with children […]

State Park planning to open outdoor pool next week

Thursday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is planning to open its outdoor community pool soon after a near-decade hiatus. Representatives from the park said the pool is planning to reopen to the public next Friday, June […]

Russell Springs hopes to open pool Memorial Day Weekend despite challenges

Friday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is hoping to open the Joseph Smith Hays Memorial Pool by Memorial Day Weekend like normal, but the city has faced several challenges in getting the pool ready. Mayor Eddie […]

Columbia, Somerset driver licensing offices to be open next Saturday

Friday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Driver Licensing Regional Offices are piloting Saturday office hours in select cities, including Columbia in Adair County and Somerset in Pulaski County, in an effort to expand access to those needing […]

Hardee’s reportedly planning to open in August

Monday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Hardee’s restaurant that is being built along Highway 127 near Russell County Middle School is reportedly planning to open in August. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News and said city officials […]

Online portal now open to request absentee ballot; no excuse absentee voting again an option

Tuesday, April 4 by Derek Aaron

The online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming May primary election is now open. The online portal went live over the weekend and will remain open for 45 days until the primary […]

Online absentee portal to open soon for 2023 primary election

Thursday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

The online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming May primary election will be opening soon. The online portal will open in just over a week on Saturday, April 1. The portal opens […]

Application period for Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The Center now open

Wednesday, January 11 by Derek Aaron

The Center for Rural Development in Somerset is now accepting applications for its 2023 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, a one-week summer leadership program for high school students in its service area, which includes Russell, Adair, Casey, […]

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Russell County Schools announce open house dates

Russell Springs Hardees planning to open in early August

Russell Springs City Pool open for the summer

State Park planning to open outdoor pool next week

Russell Springs hopes to open pool Memorial Day Weekend despite challenges

Columbia, Somerset driver licensing offices to be open next Saturday

Hardee’s reportedly planning to open in August

Online portal now open to request absentee ballot; no excuse absentee voting again an option

Online absentee portal to open soon for 2023 primary election

Application period for Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The Center now open

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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