Nelda “Nell” Dunbar, 80, formerly of Russell Springs

Wednesday, July 15 by WJRS Staff

Nelda “Nell” Dunbar, age 80, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully at her Pendergrass, Georgia home on July 9, 2026. Nelda taught herself to play piano at an early age, and was formerly a […]

Russell County Jail Reports 90-Inmate Daily Average for June

Wednesday, July 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Detention Center maintained an average daily inmate population of 90 during the month of June, according to Jailer Bobby Dunbar. Dunbar presented his monthly report to the Russell County Fiscal Court during […]

Russell County’s Judge-Executive Says Reporting Timeline Didn’t Reflect Recent Opioid Abatement Spending

Wednesday, July 15 by WJRS Staff

Russell County has spent more than $80,000 in opioid abatement funds on prevention and treatment efforts since last August, according to County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum. Last week, WJRS NEWS reported on opioid abatement spending by […]

Kevin Wilson, 54, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, July 14 by WJRS Staff

Kevin Wilson, age 54, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, July 10 2026 at Phoenix, AZ . He was born on Sunday, August 22 1971, in Somerset, KY. He was the son of: Mother […]

Russell County Sheriff’s Office Reports Busy June, Strong Fiscal Year Collections

Monday, July 13 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office remained busy throughout the month of June, according to Sheriff Derek Polston’s monthly report presented Monday morning to the Russell County Fiscal Court. Sheriff Polston reported deputies responded to a […]

Russell County Hospital’s $30 Million Expansion Project Remains on Schedule

Monday, July 13 by WJRS Staff

Construction continues to move forward on the largest expansion and renovation project in the history of Russell County Hospital. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson says work on the approximately $30 million project remains on schedule, with […]

Russell County Middle School SBDM Council to Hold Special Meeting Wednesday

Monday, July 13 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Middle School Site-Based Decision-Making Council has scheduled a special called meeting for Wednesday morning to continue the process of selecting the school’s next principal. The meeting will begin at 8:00 Central Time […]

Russell County Awarded $1.049 Million for Road Improvements

Monday, July 13 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Fiscal Court will receive more than $1 million in state funding for county road resurfacing projects that are expected to begin within the next month. Under an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation […]

Russell County Hospital Encourages Public to Learn BE FAST Stroke Warning Signs

Sunday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

We conclude our two-part interview with Dr. Richard Perkins, Director of the Emergency Department at Russell County Hospital, following the hospital’s recent recognition with the American Heart Association’s Rural Stroke Silver Award for excellence in […]

Russell County’s 10U All-Stars are bringing another state championship home.

Sunday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers captured the 2026 Cal Ripken Western Kentucky 10U State Championship with a hard-fought victory over Elizabethtown, capping off an impressive tournament run against one of the toughest fields in the state. […]

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Nelda “Nell” Dunbar, 80, formerly of Russell Springs

Russell County Jail Reports 90-Inmate Daily Average for June

Russell County’s Judge-Executive Says Reporting Timeline Didn’t Reflect Recent Opioid Abatement Spending

Kevin Wilson, 54, of Russell Springs

Russell County Sheriff’s Office Reports Busy June, Strong Fiscal Year Collections

Russell County Hospital’s $30 Million Expansion Project Remains on Schedule

Russell County Middle School SBDM Council to Hold Special Meeting Wednesday

Russell County Awarded $1.049 Million for Road Improvements

Russell County Hospital Encourages Public to Learn BE FAST Stroke Warning Signs

Russell County’s 10U All-Stars are bringing another state championship home.

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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