Trial date set for Russell Springs man accused of murder

Friday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

A trial date has been set for a Russell Springs man accused of murder. According to court records, Jordan N. Coffey will go to trial on charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence in […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

Thursday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Main Street. The council is expected to vote on the city […]

Russell County Covid numbers down from last week

Thursday, September 8 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 39 new Covid cases in Russell County this week, down from 71 a week ago. Neighboring Wayne County recorded the highest number of Covid cases in the Lake […]

Russell County Extension Office welcomes new agent

Wednesday, September 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Extension Office has welcomed a new agent. Megan Gullett assumed the role of Family and Consumer Sciences agent at the Russell County Extension Office at the beginning of September. She said she’s […]

Russell County sweeps Monroe in district soccer doubleheader | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 7 by Zac Oakes

In big district road games, the Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams came away with victories over Monroe County Tuesday night. In the first match, the Lady Lakers came away with a 2-1 win in double-overtime. Adriana Thomas scored during regulation, and... Read More.

Edward Thomas Barrett, age 78, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 6 by Sean Hammond

Edward Thomas Barrett, 78, of Russell Springs, KY died Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on June 19, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Finis and […]

Russell County with ‘medium’ level of Covid spread

Tuesday, September 6 by Derek Aaron

Russell County continues to be in the “yellow” category of Covid, indicating a medium level of community spread this week. The Lake Cumberland District Health Department currently has Casey County in the “red” or high […]

Parkway lane closures to begin today between Russell Springs and Columbia

Tuesday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

Lanes closures are set to begin today on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in Adair County as crews perform bridge deck restorations. Starting today, the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway will be reduced to […]

Russell Springs man arrested Sunday night

Tuesday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested Sunday night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to jail records, 31-year-old Cecil D. Stacy was arrested and charged with speeding in a highway work zone and wanton […]

Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

Monday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas recently spoke to WJRS News about some improvements at the Russell Springs Community Center.

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Trial date set for Russell Springs man accused of murder

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

Russell County Covid numbers down from last week

Russell County Extension Office welcomes new agent

Russell County sweeps Monroe in district soccer doubleheader | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Edward Thomas Barrett, age 78, of Russell Springs

Russell County with ‘medium’ level of Covid spread

Parkway lane closures to begin today between Russell Springs and Columbia

Russell Springs man arrested Sunday night

Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

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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