Russell Springs man indicted on theft and forgery charges in Taylor County

Friday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted by a Taylor County grand jury on charges including felony theft and forgery. A Taylor County grand jury indicted Aaron Pickard of Russell Springs on charges of forgery – […]

Rosa Stephens, age 89, of Russell Springs

Thursday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

Rosa Stephens of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home. She was 89 years of age. Born on November 15, 1936, in Jamestown, she was a daughter of the late […]

Four Russell County students named national semifinalists in Educators Rising competitions

Wednesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County students were named national semifinalists in the Educators Rising National competition in Portland. Marlee McGowan was a semifinalist in Job Interview and Avery Larison was a semifinalist in Exploring Education Administration Careers. […]

Russell County NexGen Civics Club wins national award

Wednesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s NexGen Civics Club is earning national recognition. The club, which includes 20 local high school students, recently won a national award for Civic Education and Public Information from the National Association of Counties. […]

Russell County Hospital has new security officer

Wednesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has its new security officer. After a lengthy search, Johnny Dial of Columbia has been hired to serve as a security officer as part of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and stationed […]

Thomas talks Russell Springs water project

Tuesday, June 23 by Zac Oakes

Work is continuing on a major water project in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas was recently a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS where he spoke about the project. Thomas is asking residents […]

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum this evening

Monday, June 22 by WJRS Staff

Russell County residents will have an opportunity today to share their thoughts on the future of local school facilities. The Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee will hold a public forum beginning at 5:30 p.m. […]

Russell, Wayne County men among those to receive posthumous pardons from Governor for helping slaves escape

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

Two men from Russell and Wayne counties are among over 40 individuals to receive a posthumous pardon from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. These individuals were charged with harboring, aiding, or enticing Black slaves to escape […]

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum, meeting on Monday

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee will hold a public forum and meeting on Monday. The public forum gets underway at 5:30 Monday at the Russell County ANC in the room above the pool. […]

10 Russell County High School students set to travel to Oregon to compete in national Educators Rising competition

Thursday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

10 Russell County High School students are set to travel to Portland, Oregon tomorrow to compete in the National Educators Rising Competitions. Students traveling to compete are Arielle Burton, Silvia Martinez, Emma Wilson, Avery Larison, […]

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Russell Springs man indicted on theft and forgery charges in Taylor County

Rosa Stephens, age 89, of Russell Springs

Four Russell County students named national semifinalists in Educators Rising competitions

Russell County NexGen Civics Club wins national award

Russell County Hospital has new security officer

Thomas talks Russell Springs water project

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum this evening

Russell, Wayne County men among those to receive posthumous pardons from Governor for helping slaves escape

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum, meeting on Monday

10 Russell County High School students set to travel to Oregon to compete in national Educators Rising competition

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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