Pickleball courts, another basketball court planned for Russell Springs City Park

Friday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

New pickleball courts as well as a new basketball court are in the plans for the Russell Springs City Park. The new courts will replace the old skate park, according to Russell Springs Mayor Eddie […]

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 […]

State park warns about bear sighting

Tuesday, May 9 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland State Park is warning visitors about a bear sighting on a hiking trail. According to the park’s Facebook page, a bear was spotted on the Baugh Branch trail at the park. The […]

Liberty receives over $200K to build new park

Thursday, May 4 by Derek Aaron

The city of Liberty in neighboring Casey County has received $210,566 for construction of a new 8-acre park. The park construction is one of 37 projects around the state that will enhance accessibility and upgrade […]

Russell Springs to install new playground equipment at city park

Wednesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

New playground equipment will be coming to the Russell Springs City Park. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News and said the new playground equipment will be installed this summer.

Mayor Thomas discusses wind damage at park, new lights

Wednesday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city park sustained around $100,000 in wind damages from a recent storm and clean-up efforts are underway, but could take a little time. Thomas also noted some new […]

With power back on, LC State Park reopens Friday

Friday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

After being without electricity and closed for nearly a week due to last Friday’s windstorm, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park reopens today. While the park did suffer a power outage and many downed trees and […]

LC State Park welcomes 2 new park rangers

Thursday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is welcoming two new Kentucky Park Rangers this week. Kentucky State Parks Commissioner Russ Meyers swore in new rangers Larry Johnson and Nathan Meadows on Wednesday. Ranger Johnson previously worked […]

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 […]

Multiple water leaks reported at State Park; New Year’s Eve event canceled

Friday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

According to officials at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, several water leaks have been reported in various areas of the park grounds. The leaks have prompted park officials to cancel a planned New Year’s Eve […]

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Pickleball courts, another basketball court planned for Russell Springs City Park

State Park planning to open outdoor pool next week

State park warns about bear sighting

Liberty receives over $200K to build new park

Russell Springs to install new playground equipment at city park

Mayor Thomas discusses wind damage at park, new lights

With power back on, LC State Park reopens Friday

LC State Park welcomes 2 new park rangers

Russell Springs Mayor discusses storm damage, cleanup at City Park

Multiple water leaks reported at State Park; New Year’s Eve event canceled

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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