10 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.62%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 432 deaths resulting in a 1.93% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

ArtWorks on Main holds memorial ceremony for Debbie Russell

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

It was an emotional afternoon Saturday, as friends and family of the late Debbie Russell gathered at ArtWorks on Main in Jamestown to remember “Ms. Debbie.” An indoor ceremony included songs, poetry readings, dancing, and […]

Helen Nethery Cade, age 97, of Russell Springs

Sunday, May 23 by Sean Hammond

Helen Nethery Cade, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at her home. She was 97 years of age. Helen was born on June 20, 1923, in Spencer County, Kentucky, […]

Russell Springs Man Dies as a Result of Collision Last Week on US 127

Saturday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs, Ky. (May 22, 2021) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 troopers responded to a three-vehicle collision in Russell County on Monday night. On May 17, 2021 at approximately 9:19 P.M., KSP Post 15 […]

Russell Springs Police undergoing reorganization, aiming to increase visibility and transparency

Friday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

When Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce was hired earlier this year, he and Mayor Eddie Thomas discussed changes that needed to be made to the police department in order to increase efficiency and help […]

Russell Springs man arrested following domestic disturbance

Thursday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office following a domestic disturbance on Warner Ridge Road. Jacob D. Hall, age 21, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct second […]

COVID death reported in Russell County on Wednesday

Thursday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.77%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 431 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Joe Flanagan, age 66, Formerly of Russell County

Wednesday, May 19 by Sean Hammond

Joe Flanagan, 66, of Somerset, KY, formerly of Russell County, passed away Saturday, May 15th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Joe was born in Somerset, KY on August 22, 1954, a son of the late […]

12 active cases of COVID in Russell County

Tuesday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.79%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 430 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Larry W. Moore, age 63, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, May 18 by WJRS Staff

Larry W. Moore, age 63, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, May 16th, at Russell County Hospital. Larry was born in Jamestown on May 4, 1958, a son of the late Christine (York) and Earl Moore. […]

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10 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

ArtWorks on Main holds memorial ceremony for Debbie Russell

Helen Nethery Cade, age 97, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Man Dies as a Result of Collision Last Week on US 127

Russell Springs Police undergoing reorganization, aiming to increase visibility and transparency

Russell Springs man arrested following domestic disturbance

COVID death reported in Russell County on Wednesday

Joe Flanagan, age 66, Formerly of Russell County

12 active cases of COVID in Russell County

Larry W. Moore, age 63, of Russell Springs

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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