Russell, surrounding counties saved thousands of lives through blood donation last year

Thursday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday, we brought you an update on some statistics from mobile blood drives in Russell County last year. Today, we take a look at other neighboring counties as well. In total, 104 mobile blood drives […]

Russell County paramedic selected for 2024 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy

Thursday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County paramedic is one of 15 EMS professionals selected to participate in the 4th annual Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy. Russell County paramedic/supervisor Jordan Russell was selected to participate in the program. The academy, […]

Maggie Mae Plescia, age 36, Formerly of Russell County

Thursday, January 4 by Sean Hammond

Maggie Mae Plescia, age 36, of Lexington, KY passed away Sunday, December 31 2023 at Her residence. She was born on Thursday, April 02 1987, in Berwyn, Illinois . She was the daughter of: Mother […]

Russell Countians donated nearly 600 units of blood at mobile drives last year

Wednesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Blood Center shows that Russell Countians donated nearly 600 units of blood at mobile blood drives last year. According to the blood center, Russell Countians donated 579 units of blood […]

Richard E. Foley, age 87, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, January 2 by Sean Hammond

Richard E Foley, age 87, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, January 02 2024 at His residence. He was born on Monday, January 13 1936, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the son of: […]

Russell County Schools back in session today

Tuesday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be back in session today as Christmas break concludes. Motorists are asked to be aware of buses back on the roads and increased traffic around the schools, particularly in the mornings […]

Lois Ellen Norfleet, age 83, of Russell Springs

Monday, January 1 by WJRS Staff

Lois Ellen Norfleet, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. She was 83 years of age. Born June 16, 1940, in Carthage, Indiana, she was […]

Russell County Schools back in session tomorrow

Monday, January 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be back in session tomorrow as winter break concludes. Motorists are asked to be aware of buses back on the roads and increased traffic around the schools, particularly in the mornings […]

William K. West, age 97, of Russell Springs

Friday, December 29 by WJRS Staff

William K. West, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was 97 years of age. Born September 16, 1926, in Russell County, he was a son of the […]

Frankie Lynn Chumbley, age 55, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, December 26 by WJRS Staff

Frankie Lynn Chumbley, 55, passed away on December 23, 2023. She was born on May 11, 1968 in Adair County. Survivors include: Her husband: Dennis Chumbley Three daughters: Ashley Knight, Brittney Robinson, and Chelsey Lane […]

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Russell, surrounding counties saved thousands of lives through blood donation last year

Russell County paramedic selected for 2024 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy

Maggie Mae Plescia, age 36, Formerly of Russell County

Russell Countians donated nearly 600 units of blood at mobile drives last year

Richard E. Foley, age 87, of Russell Springs

Russell County Schools back in session today

Lois Ellen Norfleet, age 83, of Russell Springs

Russell County Schools back in session tomorrow

William K. West, age 97, of Russell Springs

Frankie Lynn Chumbley, age 55, of Russell Springs

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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