Mary Irene Miller, age 94, of Russell Springs
Mary Irene Miller, of Russell Springs, passed away at her home Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was 94 years of age. Born July 11, 1928, in Jamestown, she was a daughter of the late Willie […]
Stories tagged with: russell
Russell Springs planning veterans memorial section of cemetery
The City of Russell Springs is planning to create a veterans memorial section in the Russell Springs Cemetery. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about the plans and when city leaders hope it will […]
Russell Springs man arrested following traffic stop on parkway
A Russell Springs man was arrested following a traffic stop on the Cumberland Parkway Tuesday night. According to a report from Kentucky State Police, 47-year-old Barry Joe Kerr was arrested and faces numerous charges. Kerr […]
Mayor gives update on work at Russell Springs Fire Station
Work is ongoing to renovate the Russell Springs Fire Station. WJRS News caught up with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas, who provided an update on the latest work at the station and a projected timeline […]
Roadwork on Russell Creek Bridge on parkway to begin soon
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that lanes closures are set to begin next week on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in Adair County as crews perform bridge deck restorations. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. […]
Russell County 4-H holding school supplies drive for EKY youth
One of the pledges 4-H members make is that to higher service, and Russell County 4-H is currently holding a school supplies drive for youth in Eastern Kentucky whose lives were impacted by July’s flooding […]
Russell County 4-H’ers show out at state fair
Several Russell County 4-H youth entered exhibits in Cloverville at the Kentucky State Fair, which featured projects from around the state. In order to exhibit a 4-H project in Cloverville, 4-H’ers must first compete in […]
71 new Covid cases reported in Russell County
The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 71 new COVID cases in Russell County on Monday. Neighboring Pulaski County was among the top 20 counties in the state with the highest number of Covid cases […]
Lillie Hensley, age 83, of Russell Springs
Lillie Hensley, age 83, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, August 28 2022 at Her Residence. She was born on Sunday, December 18 1938, in Pikeville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – […]
Russell Co. with continued medium level of Covid spread
Russell County remains in the “yellow” category of Covid this week, indicating a medium level of community spread. The Lake Cumberland District Health Department currently has four counties, Casey, Pulaski, Wayne and McCreary, in the […]