4,000 Russell County citizens have been fully vaccinated

Friday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

Updated data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control show that more than 4,000 Russell County citizens have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. That equates to about 22.7 percent of the county’s population. Nearly 54 […]

Ruby Withers Story, age 82, of Russell Springs

Thursday, April 15 by WJRS Staff

Ruby Withers Story, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at her home. She was 82 years of age. Born December 23, 1938, in the Dorena community of Russell County, she was […]

Adair Co. jail discusses possible closure, inmates could be taken to Russell County

Thursday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Adair County Fiscal Court has discussed the possibility of closing the Adair County Regional Jail, and while it seems that the jail will stay open for now, Adair County inmates would likely be housed […]

Solar Farm project coming to Russell County

Tuesday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court took one of the first steps toward the beginning of a solar project in Russell County that could pay big dividends in the future. The court approved a resolution to […]

Russell County JV Baseball defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County JV Baseball team defeated Wayne County 11-7 Monday. Trace Stringer picked up the win on the mound, pitching 2 1/3 innings, striking out two and giving up six runs. Wyatt Dye came in to relieve Stringer, pitching 1 2/3 innings and... Read More.

Russell County Fiscal Court to meet Monday

Monday, April 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the Russell County Courthouse. We’ll have more from the meeting […]

Marshall Bloyd, age 79, of Russell Springs

Sunday, April 11 by WJRS Staff

Marshall Bloyd, age 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, April 08 2021 at Residence. He was born on Monday, June 23 1941, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother – […]

Russell Springs to address littering concerns

Friday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said littering within the city and across the county has become a significant issue. “People are throwing trash out everywhere,” Thomas said during Thursday’s city council meeting. “It’s awful.” Thomas […]

Russell Springs Community Center now open

Friday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Community Center is now open for the public to reserve. Reservations for birthday parties and other events can be made by calling Russell Springs City Hall at 270-866-3981. Those using the community […]

More than 3,200 Russell Countians have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Friday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

New data from the CDC shows that more than 3,200 Russell Countians have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC’s COVID Data Tracker shows 3,276 Russell County residents have been fully vaccinated as of Thursday […]

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4,000 Russell County citizens have been fully vaccinated

Ruby Withers Story, age 82, of Russell Springs

Adair Co. jail discusses possible closure, inmates could be taken to Russell County

Solar Farm project coming to Russell County

Russell County JV Baseball defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Fiscal Court to meet Monday

Marshall Bloyd, age 79, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs to address littering concerns

Russell Springs Community Center now open

More than 3,200 Russell Countians have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

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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