Seven Rescued from Island Near Rock House Bottom After Rising Water Cuts Off Access

Friday, July 17 by WJRS Staff

Seven people were safely rescued Thursday afternoon after becoming stranded on an island when rising water cut off their access to shore. Just before 4:00 p.m. Russell County Search and Rescue responded to a request […]

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. […]

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, […]

With flu cases rising, local retired doctor urges people to get flu vaccine

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

Cold and flu season has hit hard in the area, and with flu cases on the rise, local retired doctor Rick Miles is urging people who haven’t received a flu vaccine to get one. Although […]

RCHS Educators Rising shines at region competition

Wednesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Educators Rising Club had a strong showing at the regional conference at Murray State this week. Nine different students came away with a top-three finish in their respective competitions. Emma […]

Russell County Hospital receives Rising Star Award from Stroke Care Network

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital was recently announced as a recipient of the Rising Star Award from the Stroke Care Network. The Stroke Care Network is a collaborative of over 41 hospitals working to advance stroke care […]

RCHS Educators Rising Club has strong showing at nationals

Wednesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Educators Rising Club recently had a strong showing in national competition. Ten students from the club competed at the national competition in Orlando, Florida last week. Russell County’s Diego Gomez […]

Jamestown using extra water & sewer revenue to offset rising chemical prices, upgrade equipment

Tuesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

Nearly a year has passed since the City of Jamestown introduced new water and sewer rates. When the city council approved the new rates, which had not increased in several years, city officials said it […]

RCHS Educators Rising receives awards at regional competition

Friday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Educators Rising Chapter received awards at regional competition yesterday at Murray State University. Russell County’s Anna Gosser brought home first place in the Educators Rising Moment competition, Shelby Curtis finished […]

Voter registration rising locally

Friday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has seen an increase in voter registration in 2024. According to new data from the Kentucky Board of Elections, Russell County’s voter registration increased from 14,175 in January to 14,243 in July. In […]

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Seven Rescued from Island Near Rock House Bottom After Rising Water Cuts Off Access

Four Russell County students named national semifinalists in Educators Rising competitions

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

With flu cases rising, local retired doctor urges people to get flu vaccine

RCHS Educators Rising shines at region competition

Russell County Hospital receives Rising Star Award from Stroke Care Network

RCHS Educators Rising Club has strong showing at nationals

Jamestown using extra water & sewer revenue to offset rising chemical prices, upgrade equipment

RCHS Educators Rising receives awards at regional competition

Voter registration rising locally

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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