Russell County gas prices slightly lower than state average

Friday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

The average gas price in Russell County is slightly lower than the state average, according to data from AAA. The latest data shows the average price of gas in Russell County is $3.31, slightly lower […]

Two Russell County residents injured in Adair County collision

Wednesday, April 5 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County residents were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Adair County Monday afternoon. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred two miles north of Columbia on Highway 55 when 20-year-old […]

Russell Co. in single digits with new COVID cases this week

Tuesday, April 4 by Derek Aaron

There were just four new COVID-19 cases in Russell County over the past week week, a decrease from last week’s total of 19 cases, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other […]

Barbara Fern Hopper Jackson, age 84, of Russell Springs

Monday, April 3 by Sean Hammond

Barbara Fern Hopper Jackson, of Russell Springs, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was 84 years of age. Born December 1, 1938, at the “old homeplace”, she […]

Russell Springs Mayor proclaims today as “Terry Russell Day”

Friday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas has declared today “Terry Russell Day” in recognition of the retirement of the city’s longtime public works director. Thomas spoke to WJRS News about the proclamation and the difference Russell […]

Russell County sees increase in unemployment

Friday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

New data shows Russell County saw an increase in unemployment last month from the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics recorded a 6 percent unemployment rate in February, a one-percent increase from the same […]

Russell Springs City Hall to temporarily close today

Thursday, March 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will temporarily close today due to a retirement ceremony for outgoing Public Works Director Terry Russell. City Hall will temporarily close from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Arrest made Wednesday in Russell Springs pickup theft

Thursday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

An arrest was made early Wednesday in the alleged theft of a Dodge pickup truck earlier this week in Russell Springs. According to police, at around 4:30 yesterday morning, 23-year-old Sarha Harris of Russell Springs […]

Kevin Lee Cook, age 59, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, March 29 by Sean Hammond

Kevin Lee Cook of Russell Springs KY passed from this life March 28, 2023, at UK Hospital. He Was born on January 27,1964 (59 years old) Kevin was a well-known marine technician since the early […]

Russell Springs woman indicted on arson charge; man indicted on drug and gun charges

Wednesday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was indicted on an arson charge stemming from a fire in June 2019. A Russell County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Tiffany Cox on a single charge of arson 2nd degree yesterday […]

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Russell County gas prices slightly lower than state average

Two Russell County residents injured in Adair County collision

Russell Co. in single digits with new COVID cases this week

Barbara Fern Hopper Jackson, age 84, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Mayor proclaims today as “Terry Russell Day”

Russell County sees increase in unemployment

Russell Springs City Hall to temporarily close today

Arrest made Wednesday in Russell Springs pickup theft

Kevin Lee Cook, age 59, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs woman indicted on arson charge; man indicted on drug and gun charges

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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