Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in stolen tractor case

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Update: The sheriff’s office says the tractor and bush hog were recovered. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with an investigation into a stolen tractor in an area off West Highway […]

Russell County approved for public assistance from May tornado

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has been approved for federal public assistance from the tornado that struck Russell, Pulaski and Laurel counties on May 16. Russell County was one of 36 Kentucky counties approved for federal public assistance […]

Russell County High School greenhouse opening to the public today

Thursday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School greenhouse is opening to the public today. The greenhouse is located behind the high school and is operated by the Russell County High School FFA chapter and agriculture department. The […]

Burton receives KY Public Library award

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Kristina Burton received a statewide library award today. Burton received the Outstanding Service for Young Adults Award. The award is presented annually by the Kentucky Public Library Association. The award is presented to […]

Kentucky’s First Lady scheduled to visit Russell County Public Library next week

Thursday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s First Lady Britainy Beshear is set to visit Russell County Public Library next week for a special story time. The first lady will visit the library at 10 a.m. next Tuesday. The visit from […]

Russell Springs planning to purchase new dump truck for Public Works Dept.

Monday, November 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council voted to move forward with a plan for the city to purchase a new dump truck for the Public Works Department at a recent meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said it’s […]

Public can observe vote tabulation at courthouse tonight

Tuesday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

As the polls close at 6 this evening, election workers will begin the process of receiving and tabulating votes cast across the county. The last several years, that process has taken place inside the deed […]

School board passes resolution opposing tax dollars to be used outside of public schools

Tuesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education passed a resolution at last night’s meeting opposing “any legislation or policy that would allocate state dollars to fund schools outside the common system of public schools…” While the […]

Russell County Public Library recognized at Imagination Library event

Wednesday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was recognized at an Imagination Library event in Lexington yesterday where Dolly Parton was in attendance. A video produced by Hutch Digital featured Russell County families and was played at […]

School Transportation Director urges public to be cautious, patient as students return to school tomorrow

Tuesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford is reminding the public to be cautious and patient with tomorrow being the first day of school in Russell County. Wolford told WJRS News that as buses hit […]

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Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in stolen tractor case

Russell County approved for public assistance from May tornado

Russell County High School greenhouse opening to the public today

Burton receives KY Public Library award

Kentucky’s First Lady scheduled to visit Russell County Public Library next week

Russell Springs planning to purchase new dump truck for Public Works Dept.

Public can observe vote tabulation at courthouse tonight

School board passes resolution opposing tax dollars to be used outside of public schools

Russell County Public Library recognized at Imagination Library event

School Transportation Director urges public to be cautious, patient as students return to school tomorrow

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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