Around 33.5 percent of Russell Countians have received a COVID vaccine

Tuesday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Data from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department shows that about 33.5 percent of Russell County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Data from the CDC shows about 30.8 Russell […]

Russell Springs man arrested on Saturday

Monday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on Saturday by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Jeffrey Newland, age 35, was arrested and charged with possession of heroin. Newland was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. […]

Elder Paul Darrell Wilson, age 78, of Russell Springs

Sunday, May 30 by WJRS Staff

Elder Paul Darrell Wilson, age 78, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, May 29 2021 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, September 23 1942, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the son […]

Russell County unemployment down drastically in April

Friday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

As the economy took a massive hit at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russell County’s unemployment numbers hit a staggering 22.6 percent last April. With vaccines being rolled out and the economy regaining momentum […]

Three active cases of COVID in Russell County

Friday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.51%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 444 deaths resulting in a 1.97% mortality rate (about 1 in 51) among known […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on assault charge

Wednesday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Russell Springs Police. 29-year-old Jessica Popp was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree with minor injury. Popp was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

Driver’s license testing for Russell Co. residents to begin in Columbia June 7

Tuesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will establish driver’s testing sites within their regional offices. Beginning June 7, KSP will begin offering regional testing services in Columbia. Columbia will offer testing for Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, […]

Russell County EMS awarded grant for education and training

Tuesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County EMS is among seven recipients statewide for a grant from the Kentucky Office of Rural Health. The funds aim to support local education and training efforts focused on automated external defibrillators (AEDs), CPR […]

Three active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.61%. Deaths: We are sad to report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 435 deaths resulting in a 1.94% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known cases. This compares with a 1.47% mortality rate at... Read More.

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested early Monday morning on multiple drug charges. Russell Springs Police said 35-year-old Mary Durham was arrested just after midnight and charged with possession of methamphetamine and two counts of […]

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Around 33.5 percent of Russell Countians have received a COVID vaccine

Russell Springs man arrested on Saturday

Elder Paul Darrell Wilson, age 78, of Russell Springs

Russell County unemployment down drastically in April

Three active cases of COVID in Russell County

Russell Springs woman arrested on assault charge

Driver’s license testing for Russell Co. residents to begin in Columbia June 7

Russell County EMS awarded grant for education and training

Three active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

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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