Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see rise in unemployment

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Unemployment figures rose in Russell County and across the Lake Cumberland area last month. Unemployment rose 1.2 percent in Russell County last month, compared to September 2023. Unemployment in Russell County came in at 5.9 […]

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through school partners

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through partnerships Russell County Schools utilizes with mental health agencies. The school district approved its trauma-informed care plan at a recent board meeting which […]

William Passmore, age 77, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, October 23 by Sean Hammond

William Passmore, 77, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, October 21st, at home. William was born in Russell Springs, KY on November 18, 1946, a son of the late Leora (Lane) and Jim Passmore. William […]

Russell County Hospital receives clean audit report

Wednesday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital received a clean audit report for fiscal year 2023 at yesterday’s board of directors meeting. The hospital contracted with the accounting firm Blue & Co, out of Louisville to perform the audit […]

Russell County saw rise in deer-related collisions last year

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Fall and winter often means an increase in deer near roadways, which increases the risk of collisions involving deer. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 20 deer-related collisions were reported last year in Russell County. […]

Travis Hale, age 90, of Russell Springs

Sunday, October 20 by WJRS Staff

Travis Hale of Russell Springs completed his earthly journey surrounded by his family on October 18, 2024. He passed from this life to his forever home with the Lord he so faithfully served for […]

Russell County man arrested in Adair for being a felon in possession of a handgun

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested by Kentucky State Police in Adair County Wednesday night following a traffic stop. According to reports, 53-year-old John A. Norton of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession […]

Joan Carol Shaw, age 67, of Russell Springs

Thursday, October 17 by Sean Hammond

Joan Carol Shaw, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Metcalfe Care Center, in Edmonton. She was 67 years of age. Joan was born Thursday, April 18, 1957, in […]

Russell Springs Police detail raid on Lucky 7 store

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police executed a search warrant on the Lucky 7 Smoke & Vape Shop in Northridge Shopping Center Tuesday evening. A complaint was filed with Russell Springs Alcoholic Beverage Control about the store selling […]

Russell Springs woman arrested after being caught with narcotics during court appearance

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested yesterday in Adair County after reportedly being in possession of narcotics during her court appearance. Columbia Police say 38-year-old Mary E. Sears was taken into custody at the Adair […]

Current Weather

Stories tagged with: russell

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see rise in unemployment

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through school partners

William Passmore, age 77, of Russell Springs

Russell County Hospital receives clean audit report

Russell County saw rise in deer-related collisions last year

Travis Hale, age 90, of Russell Springs

Russell County man arrested in Adair for being a felon in possession of a handgun

Joan Carol Shaw, age 67, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Police detail raid on Lucky 7 store

Russell Springs woman arrested after being caught with narcotics during court appearance

Current Radar

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