Three Russell County bridges rated “poor” by U.S. Dept of Transportation

Thursday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore earlier this year brought attention to bridge safety across the nation. The U.S. Department of Transportation provides ratings for bridges across the state based off […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on multiple charges

Thursday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on multiple charges yesterday afternoon. According to reports, 55-year-old Judy A. Walters of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and shoplifting. […]

Ivan Tucker, age 86, of Russell County

Wednesday, August 14 by Sean Hammond

Ivan Tucker, age 86, of Russell County, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jamestown, Kentucky, where he had been a resident for the last two years. […]

Russell County Schools served nearly 130 thousand meals this summer

Wednesday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

It’s been a busy summer for the Russell County Schools nutrition staff. Jessica Holt, the district’s director of school nutrition, spoke to WJRS News about the summer meal program the district operates. Holt said district […]

Roger Jasper, age 75, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, August 13 by WJRS Staff

Roger Jasper, age 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, August 12 2024 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born on Tuesday, July 19 1949, in Russell Springs, Ky. He was the son […]

Hale provides update on Russell Springs 127 project

Tuesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

As work has been ongoing on Highway 127 in Russell Springs, District 8 Transportation Cabinet spokesperson Amber Hale said crews have done a lot of work on the project. Hale spoke to WJRS News about […]

Russell Springs man flown out following Saturday night wreck

Monday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was flown out following a single-vehicle wreck on East Highway 80 near the Fonthill intersection. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said the accident occurred just after 8:30 Saturday night when 53-year-old […]

Russell Springs in the early stages of planning annual Christmas parade

Monday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

It’s only August, but Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said some local residents have already been asking about the city’s annual Christmas parade, so the city is announcing the theme for this year’s parade. WJRS […]

Russell Springs chicken ordinance receives 3-2 approval, zoning proposal on Bluebird shot down

Friday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Last night was standing room only at Russell Springs City Hall for the monthly city council meeting, with several city residents in attendance. In a narrowly contested vote, the city’s new chicken ordinance passed by […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet tonight

Thursday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council is expected to hold a second reading and vote on the recently-discussed chicken ordinance, as well as a proposed zoning […]

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Three Russell County bridges rated “poor” by U.S. Dept of Transportation

Russell Springs woman arrested on multiple charges

Ivan Tucker, age 86, of Russell County

Russell County Schools served nearly 130 thousand meals this summer

Roger Jasper, age 75, of Russell Springs

Hale provides update on Russell Springs 127 project

Russell Springs man flown out following Saturday night wreck

Russell Springs in the early stages of planning annual Christmas parade

Russell Springs chicken ordinance receives 3-2 approval, zoning proposal on Bluebird shot down

Russell Springs City Council to meet tonight

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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