Jill Bernard, age 41, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, February 13 by Sean Hammond

Jill Bernard, 41, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, February 11th, at University of Kentucky Hospital. Jill was born in Somerset, KY on February 17, 1982, a daughter of the late Wanda K. (Curtsinger) and […]

Russell Springs woman arrested in Columbia on drug charges

Tuesday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Columbia on drug charges after police say she was staying in a basement apartment without the owner’s consent. According to Columbia Police, 53-year-old Patricia Kerr was taken into […]

Winter Weather Advisory for Russell County

Monday, February 12 by Sean Hammond

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT Timing: From 7 PM EST / 6 PM CST Monday to 7 AM EST / 6 AM CST Tuesday What: Rain expected to quickly change over to a brief period […]

Russell Springs approves resolution to examine possible changes to RCIDA

Monday, February 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Industrial Development Authority could soon be a thing of the past. Meeting last Thursday night, the Russell Springs City Council took a first step to change the makeup of the local board. […]

Patricia Scales, age 76, of Russell Springs

Monday, February 12 by Sean Hammond

Patricia Scales, age 76, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on Friday, August 08 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio.She was the daughter of:Mother – Dorothy Francis Singleton, who has preceded her in deathFather –... Read More.

Kenton Wayne Hopper, age 80, of Russell Springs

Sunday, February 11 by Sean Hammond

Kenton Wayne Hopper, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset. He was 80 years of age. Kenton was born August 18, 1943, in Russell […]

Ida B. Scholl Oaks, 88, of Russell Springs

Friday, February 9 by Sean Hammond

Ida B. Scholl Oaks, 88, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 7th, at home. Ida was born in Jamestown, KY on May 7, 1935, a daughter of the late Ara Belle (Riggins) and Bill […]

Russell Springs holds first reading of new water and sewer rates

Friday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council held the first reading of proposed new water and sewer rates in light of recent increases to wholesale rates from the City of Jamestown. Russell Springs is facing a 31.5 […]

Russell County Schools selected for Workforce Readiness mini grant

Friday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools was selected for a workforce readiness mini grant. The Kentucky Advising Academy recently awarded mini grants reimbursable up to $5,000 to 17 Kentucky schools, with Russell County High School being selected. According […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

Thursday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council is expected to hear an update on the veteran banners, as well as holding the first reading of ordinances regarding […]

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Jill Bernard, age 41, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs woman arrested in Columbia on drug charges

Winter Weather Advisory for Russell County

Russell Springs approves resolution to examine possible changes to RCIDA

Patricia Scales, age 76, of Russell Springs

Kenton Wayne Hopper, age 80, of Russell Springs

Ida B. Scholl Oaks, 88, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs holds first reading of new water and sewer rates

Russell County Schools selected for Workforce Readiness mini grant

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

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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