Lawless & Smith True Value Honored for 40 Years in Russell Springs

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

Russell Springs city leaders recognized a local business during Thursday evening’s meeting of the Russell Springs City Council. Mayor Eddie Thomas presented Mitchell Richards with a certificate and award honoring Lawless & Smith True Value […]

Russell County Girls Soccer Earns Dominant Win Over Warren Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers rolled to a 7-to-1 victory over Warren Central Thursday evening. Addison Coffey led the Russell County offense with four goals, while Madison Bennett, Mercedez Sanchez and Kambyr Bradshaw each scored once. Coffey, Bennett and Sanchez also recorded one assist... Read More.

Russell Springs Residents to See Slight Tax Rate Decrease

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2026 taxing ordinance during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. Under the new rates, city residents will pay slightly less in taxes on real estate and […]

Russell Springs Water Line Project on Track for Thanksgiving Completion

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

A major infrastructure improvement project continues in Russell Springs, replacing some of the city’s oldest water lines. Cleary Construction of Tompkinsville is completing the work as part of the city’s cast iron, asbestos and concrete […]

Russell Springs Police Respond to 556 Calls During August, Make 39 Arrests

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs Police Department responded to 556 calls for service during August. Police Chief Bryan Shepard released the department’s monthly activity report, which shows officers conducted 169 traffic stops, issued 48 citations and investigated […]

Susan Holder, 74, of Russell Springs

Thursday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Susan Holder, 74, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born December 28, 1951, in Pulaski County, she was a daughter of the late Arnis […]

Russell Springs City Council Monthly Meeting Thursday 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs City Council will meet Thursday evening with several items of business on the agenda. Following approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, cash disbursements and financial statements, Mayor Eddie Thomas will make an […]

Jerry Lee Berry, age 75, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, September 9 by Sean Hammond

Jerry Lee Berry, 75, of Russell Springs, died Monday, September 7, 2026, at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Chapel of Lake […]

Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

Russell County residents in need of basic food assistance will have an opportunity to receive commodities later this week. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with Feeding America, […]

New Medicaid Payments to Strengthen Russell County Ambulance Service

Tuesday, September 8 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Ambulance Service is reporting an improving financial outlook following several years of struggles. The Ambulance Service Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Board Chairman Jeramy Coffey told WJRS […]

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Lawless & Smith True Value Honored for 40 Years in Russell Springs

Russell County Girls Soccer Earns Dominant Win Over Warren Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Residents to See Slight Tax Rate Decrease

Russell Springs Water Line Project on Track for Thanksgiving Completion

Russell Springs Police Respond to 556 Calls During August, Make 39 Arrests

Susan Holder, 74, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs City Council Monthly Meeting Thursday 6:00 p.m.

Jerry Lee Berry, age 75, of Russell Springs

Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds

New Medicaid Payments to Strengthen Russell County Ambulance Service

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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