Russell County Farm Bureau Recognizes Teacher, Scholarship Recipients

Friday, June 12 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Farm Bureau is recognizing outstanding local students and educators for their achievements and commitment to agriculture education. Lindsay McFarland, a kindergarten teacher at Salem Elementary School, has been named the 2026 […]

Bonnie Sue Acree, age 70, of Russell Springs

Thursday, June 11 by Sean Hammond

Bonnie Sue Acree, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home. She was 70 years of age. Born on March 21, 1956, in Kokomo, Indiana, Bonnie was a daughter of […]

Russell County 12-14 year olds fare well at Cumberland County shooting sports competition

Thursday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Shooting Sports team recently competed in a competition at Cumberland County. Here is a look at how Russell County’s 12-14 year old division fared in the competition. Titus Popplewell 1st Place — […]

Russell County Population Growth Projected Through 2050

Wednesday, June 10 by Sean Hammond

New population data and long-range projections suggest Russell County could continue to see steady growth over the next several decades. According to U.S. Census estimates, Russell County’s population has increased from 17,991 residents in 2020 […]

Russell County High School Announces New Staff

Wednesday, June 10 by Sean Hammond

Russell County High School is welcoming several new faces to its staff for the upcoming school year. School officials have announced the hiring of Jordan Turner as the new head principal, Brandon Cooper as assistant […]

Russell County 9-11 age group has solid showing at Cumberland County shooting sports competition

Wednesday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Shooting Sports team recently competed in Cumberland County. Here’s a look at how Russell County’s 9-11 age group performed. Axale Mann 1st Place — Air Pistol Evan Stephens 1st Place — Black […]

Russell County Fair Announces 2026 Floral Hall Champions

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fair has announced its 2026 Floral Hall Grand Champions, recognizing outstanding entries in both Open Class and 4-H competition categories. In the Open Class division, Sharon Bradley earned Grand Champion honors in […]

Donna Carol Anderson, age 70, of Russell Springs

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

Donna Carol Anderson, age 70, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday June 6, 2026, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. Born July 14, 1955, in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late […]

Russell County Teen Killed in Adair County Crash

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

A local teenager died as the result of a two-vehicle collision in Adair County Friday morning. WJRS News is told the victim is 17-year-old Natalie Wilson of Russell County. Kentucky State Police say it happened […]

Two Injured in Russell Springs Intersection Collision

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

Russell Springs Police investigated a two-vehicle collision Saturday morning at the intersection of U.S. 127 and KY 619 in front of Arby’s. Police say the crash happened just before noon when a northbound Hyundai Tucson […]

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Russell County Farm Bureau Recognizes Teacher, Scholarship Recipients

Bonnie Sue Acree, age 70, of Russell Springs

Russell County 12-14 year olds fare well at Cumberland County shooting sports competition

Russell County Population Growth Projected Through 2050

Russell County High School Announces New Staff

Russell County Fair Announces 2026 Floral Hall Champions

Donna Carol Anderson, age 70, of Russell Springs

Russell County Teen Killed in Adair County Crash

Two Injured in Russell Springs Intersection Collision

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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