COVID-19 hits Russell County Detention Center; 22 inmates tested positive

Saturday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

COVID-19 has hit Russell County Detention Center, Jailer Bobby Dunbar told WJRS News, as 22 inmates have tested positive for the virus and several others have been exposed as of Friday night. No staff members […]

Russell County reports 38th death from COVID-19

Friday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

There have now been 38 deaths from COVID-19 in Russell County, as the Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported that a 77-year-old male who had been hospitalized passed away. The health department reported 13 new […]

Dorothy Faye Gentry Dyer, age 79, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, February 3 by WJRS Staff

Dorothy Faye Gentry Dyer, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at her home. She was 79 years of age. Dorothy was born on January 25, 1942, in Russell Springs, one of […]

Wise seeking input from Russell Countians on legislative issues

Wednesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

State Sen. Max Wise is seeking the input of Russell Countians on legislative issues, including COVID-19 vaccines, historical horse racing, and sports gambling. You can access the survey here.

Russell County vaccine appointments full

Tuesday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department announced that the slots for COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Russell County for an upcoming clinic were filled quickly Tuesday morning. “In our first hour, we had over 51,000 attempted […]

Russell Co. Public Library bringing back extended hours

Monday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be bringing back extended operating hours, beginning today. The library will now be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9-4:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9-1 p.m. on […]

Donald C. McFarland, age 70, of Russell Springs

Saturday, January 30 by Sean Hammond

Donald C. McFarland, age 70, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, January 28 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, April 12 1950, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the […]

Russell County has one of highest unemployment rates in the area

Thursday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has one of the highest unemployment rates in the area, according to a report released from the Kentucky Center for Statistics on Thursday. Russell County reported an unemployment rate of 6.6 in December […]

Russell County Schools planning to hire another ESL teacher

Wednesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will use federal funding from the last economic relief bill to hire another English as a Second Language Teacher. Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district has many students who are not […]

Six new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Tuesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.93%. Deaths: We are sad to report 2 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 316 deaths resulting in a 1.83% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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COVID-19 hits Russell County Detention Center; 22 inmates tested positive

Russell County reports 38th death from COVID-19

Dorothy Faye Gentry Dyer, age 79, of Russell Springs

Wise seeking input from Russell Countians on legislative issues

Russell County vaccine appointments full

Russell Co. Public Library bringing back extended hours

Donald C. McFarland, age 70, of Russell Springs

Russell County has one of highest unemployment rates in the area

Russell County Schools planning to hire another ESL teacher

Six new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

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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