Russell County, other area schools returning to classrooms today

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

With road conditions improved, Russell County Schools, along with several other area schools, will return to the classroom for the first time in more than a week today. Russell County, Adair County, Casey County, and […]

Sharon Elizabeth Benson, age 78, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, January 23 by WJRS Staff

Sharon Elizabeth Benson, born on February 8th, 1945, in Dayton, KY, resided in Russell Springs, KY until her passing on January 4th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Toby and Amanda Tolson, […]

Lauren J. Antle, age 75, Formerly of Russell Springs

Tuesday, January 23 by Sean Hammond

Lauren J. Antle, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Alsip, Illinois. She was 75 years of age. Born January 29, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the […]

Jamestown, Russell Springs approve increase in 911 funding

Monday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Both the cities of Jamestown and Russell Springs have approved increases in funding for the interlocal E-911 agreement. At each of the last city council meetings, the city councils in Jamestown and Russell Springs approved […]

Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, theft charges

Monday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on burglary and theft charges over the weekend. According to reports, 42-year-old James A. Melson was arrested and charged with burglary second degree and theft by unlawful taking between […]

Bonnie Robertson Richardson, age 76, of Russell Springs

Saturday, January 20 by Sean Hammond

Bonnie Robertson Richardson, age 76, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Russell County Hospital Born December 31, 1947, in Russell Springs, she was the daughter of the late Willis Oliver and […]

Betty Gail Downey, age 78, of Russell Springs

Saturday, January 20 by WJRS Staff

Betty Gail Downey, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Russell County Hospital. She was 78 years of age. Betty was born in Louisville, February 25, 1945, daughter of […]

Mary Lois Emerson, age 93, of Russell Springs

Saturday, January 20 by WJRS Staff

Mary Lois Emerson, age 93, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, January 18, at the Russell County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Olga Swanson Bradley. She was a […]

Russell Springs Fire Department has been busy this week

Friday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department has been busy this week. On Wednesday evening, the fire department responded to a call of an outbuilding on fire on LaFavers Road off Damron Creek Road. According to Fire […]

Russell County Hospital CEO talks about RCH operations amidst winter storm

Tuesday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

This winter storm has brought unusually cold temperatures and a few inches of snowfall to Russell and surrounding counties. The winter storm presents challenges for businesses and individuals across the county. WJRS News caught up […]

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Russell County, other area schools returning to classrooms today

Sharon Elizabeth Benson, age 78, of Russell Springs

Lauren J. Antle, age 75, Formerly of Russell Springs

Jamestown, Russell Springs approve increase in 911 funding

Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, theft charges

Bonnie Robertson Richardson, age 76, of Russell Springs

Betty Gail Downey, age 78, of Russell Springs

Mary Lois Emerson, age 93, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Fire Department has been busy this week

Russell County Hospital CEO talks about RCH operations amidst winter storm

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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