Jeff Lawless, age 61, of Russell Springs
Jeff Lawless, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Lexington. He was 61 years of age. Born on December 16, 1962, in Columbia, he was a son of Shirley Helm Lawless […]
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Russell Springs City Council has first reading of new chicken ordinance
Chickens were a topic of conversation at the Russell Springs City Council meeting last week. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city has received some complaints from citizens about chickens and roosters causing damage. The ordinance […]
Russell County 9u, 11u, and 12u Cal Ripken teams win state tournaments
Russell County’s youth baseball players shined in weekend action, with the Russell County 9u, 11u, and 12u baseball teams winning their respective Cal Ripken state tournaments. These baseball teams participated in the Western Kentucky Cal […]
Russell Springs comes in under budget for fiscal year
Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said at last week’s city council meeting that each of the city’s departments came in under budget last fiscal year. The mayor spoke to WJRS News about the city coming […]
Sandra Pennington Tucker, age 72, of Russell Springs
Sandra Pennington Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away from this life Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 72 years of age. Born January 17, 1952, in Russell County, she was […]
Russell Springs Council holds first reading to permit medical cannabis operations
The Russell Springs City Council held the first reading of an ordinance at last night’s council meeting that would permit medical cannabis operations within the city. The application period has opened for potential medical cannabis […]
Beautiful Sunset in Russell County
Photo taken by Daniel Popplewell
Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Main Street in Russell Springs. The council is expected to hear […]
Boil water advisory in Russell Springs
The City of Russell Springs has issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses located along South Highway 127, starting at 1572 South Highway 127 extending to French Valley Road. The advisory is in […]
Harris celebrates 60 years at First National Bank of Russell Springs
First National Bank of Russell Springs CEO Charlene Harris is celebrating a major milestone today. Today makes 60 years since Harris began work at the local bank. Harris began her career at First National Bank […]