Russell Springs woman arrested Tuesday night

Wednesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Tuesday night by Kentucky State Police on drug and traffic charges. According to jail records, 36-year-old Mary Sears was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with operating a […]

Russell County among 30 in KY that could benefit from Americorps grant

Wednesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear’s office announced $14.7 million in Americorps grants for various projects around the state. Among those is more than $723,000 for the Family Resource and Youth Service Centers Corps. The grant helps […]

Russell Spring City Council approves equipment purchase

Wednesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved the purchase of some new equipment during a special-called meeting yesterday morning. The council approved the purchase of a Skid-Steer and a mini track hoe for a combined estimated […]

Russell County’s comeback falls short in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team fell down 6-0 against the Bowling Green Purples in the region semifinals last night, and nearly rallied to win, but fell short, losing 7-6. The Lakers rallied late, cutting the lead to one and had the winning run... Read More.

Shepard taking over as interim police chief in Russell Springs

Tuesday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has a new interim chief. Bryan Shepard, who has served as the Assistant Police Chief for the city’s police department, has taken over as the interim chief with the upcoming […]

Russell Springs City Council to hold special-called meeting this morning

Tuesday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold a special-called meeting this morning. The council will meet at 7:30 a.m. today at City Hall on Main Street. The council is taking care of several end-of-year items […]

Russell County added to federal disaster declaration from March storms

Monday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has been added to the list of counties for federal public assistance from the March storms that brought high winds and knocked out power to more than 5,000 Russell County homes and businesses. […]

Audrey Spivey, age 82, of Russell Springs

Monday, May 22 by WJRS Staff

Audrey Mae Davis Spivey, age 82 of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Friday, May 19, 2023 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on October 8, 1940 the daughter of the late John R. and Christine […]

James Rollin Wilson, age 89, of Russell County

Thursday, May 18 by Sean Hammond

James Rollin Wilson, native to the Salem community of Russell County, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Ivy Knoll Senior Living, in Covington. He was 89 years of age. Mr. Wilson was born September […]

Russell County voter turnout exceeds statewide turnout, among highest in area

Thursday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Voter turnout in Russell County for the May primary election came in at about 21.7 percent. That exceeded the statewide turnout, which came in at about 14.4 percent. Looking at neighboring counties, Clinton County had […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested Tuesday night

Russell County among 30 in KY that could benefit from Americorps grant

Russell Spring City Council approves equipment purchase

Russell County’s comeback falls short in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Shepard taking over as interim police chief in Russell Springs

Russell Springs City Council to hold special-called meeting this morning

Russell County added to federal disaster declaration from March storms

Audrey Spivey, age 82, of Russell Springs

James Rollin Wilson, age 89, of Russell County

Russell County voter turnout exceeds statewide turnout, among highest in area

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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