Allen R. Stephens, age 50, of Russell Springs
Allen R. Stephens, age 50, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, August 12 2021 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Saturday, March 13 1971, in Columbia, Kentucky. He was the son of: […]
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Russell County at 79 Active COVID-19 Cases
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.83%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death since our last report. We have experienced a total of 486 deaths resulting in a 1.93% mortality rate (about 1 in […]
Russell County sees substantial increase in COVID cases Thursday
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department recorded 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County on Thursday, bringing the number of active cases to 70. Three Russell County residents are hospitalized with COVID-19. 175 new […]
Russell Springs utilizing grants to provide new police equipment
The City of Russell Springs approved two resolutions Thursday night that will provide new equipment for the city’s police department. One grant through the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security will provide each of the officers […]
Lexington man named as individual found deceased in Russell County early Thursday morning
The body of a Lexington man was discovered by fishermen early Thursday morning near the areas of Swan Pond and Helm’s Landing in Russell County. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS News the body […]
Census data shows Russell County experiences population growth, increased diversity
Russell County has experienced population growth over the last decade. On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released census information from the 2020 Census, which shows Russell County had a population growth of about 2.4 percent […]
Russell Springs City Council to meet Thursday
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday. The meeting will be held at City Hall on Main Street at 6 p.m. The council is expected to vote on the […]
Russell Springs man arrested on theft charges
A Russell Springs man was arrested on theft and other charges by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday evening. Onza Wilson, age 82, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property $10,000 or more and […]
Russell County Schools adopting COVID-19 “Test to Stay” with parent permission
With parent permission, Russell County Schools will be adopting a COVID-19 “Test to Stay” program in regard to contact tracing on positive COVID-19 cases within the schools. The program, which is already operating in Green […]
Russell Co. Fiscal Court met Monday night
The Russell County Fiscal Court met Monday night. The court set the county’s tax rates and heard from the Russell County Health Department and Extension District. All tax rates are remaining the same as last […]