Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting

Saturday, August 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 5:00 p.m. at the Auditorium/Natatorium Complex in Room 114. The board will recognize several outstanding achievements including Piper Garmon will be […]

Russell Springs Officials Anticipate No Property Tax Increase

Friday, August 14 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs City Council approved a resolution Thursday evening supporting the addition of a walking and bicycle lane as part of proposed improvements to U.S. 127 between Russell Springs and Jamestown. Officials said the […]

Kentucky League of Cities Highlights Russell Springs’ Bankers Field of Dreams

Friday, August 14 by WJRS Staff

The Kentucky League of Cities is highlighting Russell Springs and its new Bankers Field of Dreams at Russell Springs City Park. The field was inspired by Mayor Eddie Thomas, who wanted children with disabilities to […]

Thursday Morning Crash in Russell Springs Leaves Two Injured

Thursday, August 13 by WJRS Staff

Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Russell Springs Thursday morning. The crash happened just before 11:30 at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Bernard Lane. According to a report […]

Audrey Mae Anderson, 62, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, August 12 by WJRS Staff

Audrey Mae Anderson, of Russell Springs, formerly of Pike County, passed away at her home Monday, August 10, 2026. She was 62 years of age. Born December 20, 1963, in Pike County, Mae was a […]

Bernice Brown, 91, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, August 12 by WJRS Staff

Bernice M. Brown, 91, of Russell Springs, died Monday at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Survivors include: One daughter – Debra Perkins One sister – Bonnie Lake Two brothers – Ben David Ballenger and […]

Russell County EMS Averaging More Than 200 Runs a Month

Wednesday, August 12 by WJRS Staff

Russell County EMS continues to see a busy year, responding to more than 1,700 calls during the first seven months of 2026. EMS Director Charles Shepherd says the department currently has 35 employees. That includes […]

Jerald Nue Popplewell, 76, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

Jerald Nue Popplewell, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 76 years of age. Jerald was a member of […]

Russell County Tax Rates to Remain Unchanged

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

Russell County property tax rates will remain unchanged for the upcoming year, along with rates for two local taxing districts. During Monday morning’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, county officials kept the real […]

Russell County Sheriff’s Office Logs 706 Calls, 51 Arrests During July

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 700 calls for service during the month of July. Sheriff Derek Polston presented the department’s monthly activity report to the Russell County Fiscal Court Monday morning. […]

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Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting

Russell Springs Officials Anticipate No Property Tax Increase

Kentucky League of Cities Highlights Russell Springs’ Bankers Field of Dreams

Thursday Morning Crash in Russell Springs Leaves Two Injured

Audrey Mae Anderson, 62, of Russell Springs

Bernice Brown, 91, of Russell Springs

Russell County EMS Averaging More Than 200 Runs a Month

Jerald Nue Popplewell, 76, of Russell Springs

Russell County Tax Rates to Remain Unchanged

Russell County Sheriff’s Office Logs 706 Calls, 51 Arrests During July

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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