Anthony G. Bradshaw, 65, of Russell Springs
Anthony G. Bradshaw, 65, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 9th, at home. Anthony was born in Somerset, KY on July 27, 1960, a son of the late Louise (McFarland) and Gene Bradshaw. He […]
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Mark Wooten, age 67 of Russell Springs
Mark Wooten, age 67 of Russell Springs, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 10, 1958, the son of the late Norman Eugene “Yogie” and Louise Miller Wooten. […]
Russell Springs City Council meeting postponed
The Russell Springs City Council meeting originally scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to scheduling issues. City officials say the meeting will be rescheduled for later this month. A new date and time for […]
Butler Drive in Russell Springs closed to thru traffic tomorrow
The City of Russell Springs is advising the public that Butler Drive will be closed to thru traffic for several hours tomorrow. City officials say the road will be closed from 7 a.m. until about […]
Marla Sue Skaggs, age 72, of Russell Springs
Marla Sue Skaggs, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Summit Manor Nursing Facility, in Columbia. She was 72 years of age. Marla was born on October 21, 1953, in Arkansas, […]
Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election
Russell County saw a notable increase in voter registration ahead of the primary election. From March 1 until voter rolls were closed on April 20, Russell County saw a net increase of 198 registered voters. […]
KSP arrests Russell Springs man on weapon charge
Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs man on a weapon charge Friday afternoon. 41-year-old Roger Sharp was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, along with failure to appear […]
Russell Springs man arrested on drug charge
A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend on a drug possession charge. 36-year-old Jonathan Robinson was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and multiple traffic violations. Robinson was arrested by Deputy Stone […]
Russell Springs City Hall closed today due to computer system upgrades
Russell Springs City Hall will be closed today, as the city is in the midst of its first major computer system upgrade in 25 years. The new computer system will bring back the ability for […]
Russell County granted move to District 2 in upcoming football alignment. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association granted a request from Russell County to move from District 6 to District 2 in the upcoming football alignment. Beginning in 2027, Russell County will move into a six-team district that includes Allen County-Scottsville, Franklin-Simpson, Logan County, Ohio... Read More.