Local tourism director excited about tourism spending in Russell County

Monday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

New data released from the state this week gives insight into how much money visitors to Russell County spend while they’re in the county. Last year, Russell County visitor spending increased from the previous two […]

Russell Springs Mayor says park has been busy, updates work on baseball fields

Monday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News he’s been glad to see many local residents enjoying the new additions at the city park, including the new pickle ball and basketball courts, and said work […]

Shepard named new Russell Springs Police Chief

Friday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has a new chief, but he’s no stranger to the department. Bryan Shepard, who has served as the interim chief the last several months, was unanimously approved by the city […]

Columbia Police arrest two Russell Springs residents

Friday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell Springs residents were arrested in Columbia at the Family Dollar Wednesday evening. According to Columbia Police, 41-year-old Kathleen Hahn was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. James […]

Russell Springs expected to nominate new police chief this evening

Thursday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is expected to nominate its new police chief at tonight’s city council meeting. Bryan Shepard has served as the city’s interim police chief since May, but the city is expected […]

Russell County Schools launching new food service program

Thursday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Director of Nutrition Services Jessica Holt recently spoke to WJRS about a new program the school district is launching that will be beneficial to students and parents. Holt also spoke about the […]

Mavis Marlene Cooper, age 85, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, August 9 by WJRS Staff

Mavis Marlene Cooper, of the Damron Creek Community of Russell County, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home. She was 85 years of age. Ms. Mavis was born November 23, […]

REPORT: Nearly 10.5 percent of Russell Countians 65 and over have Alzheimer’s

Tuesday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

Data from the Alzheimer’s Association shows that nearly 10.5 percent of Russell Countians over the age of 65 suffer from Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association recently released county-level data for the first time to show how […]

Teresa Stephens Murray, age 61, of Russell Springs

Sunday, August 6 by WJRS Staff

Teresa Faye Stephens Murray, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home. She was 61 years of age. Teresa was born August 25, 1961, in Richmond, the only child […]

July was second-driest month of the year for Russell County

Friday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

Data from the local mesonet site shows last month was one of the driest months in Russell County so far this year. According to the mesonet, Russell County received just 2.3 inches of rain in […]

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Local tourism director excited about tourism spending in Russell County

Russell Springs Mayor says park has been busy, updates work on baseball fields

Shepard named new Russell Springs Police Chief

Columbia Police arrest two Russell Springs residents

Russell Springs expected to nominate new police chief this evening

Russell County Schools launching new food service program

Mavis Marlene Cooper, age 85, of Russell Springs

REPORT: Nearly 10.5 percent of Russell Countians 65 and over have Alzheimer’s

Teresa Stephens Murray, age 61, of Russell Springs

July was second-driest month of the year for Russell County

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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