Russell Springs City Hall to be closed Thursday and Friday; new computer system expected to be operational Monday

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, as the city completes the final step of its computer system upgrade. City officials say the new system is expected to be operational Monday morning. […]

Richard Lee Dick, age 86, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, May 6 by Sean Hammond

Richard Lee Dick, age 86, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday May 6, 2026 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. Born in Casey county , he was a farmer and son of the […]

Russell Springs holds ceremonial opening of Bankers Field of Dreams at City Park

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs held a ceremonial opening last night for the Bankers Field of Dreams at the Russell Springs City Park. The newly-renovated sports field is aimed at providing greater accessibility for special […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Wayne County after allegedly fleeing from police

Tuesday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Wayne County over the weekend. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said deputies observed a vehicle operated by 25-year-old Cody Valentine of Russell Springs repeatedly swerving and crossing the […]

Russell County track teams earn second-place finish at home meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County track team earned a second-place finish at last night's home meet. Here is a look at Russell County's results. GIRLS RESULTS 100 Meter Hurdles Emmalynn Boblett — 3rd, 20.58 100 Meter Dash Emilee Coffey — 1st, 14.59 Aniyah Coffey — 3rd,... Read More.

Russell County’s unemployment rate was lowest in area in February

Monday, May 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of February. Russell County’s unemployment rate came in at 4.4 percent. The next highest in the area were Adair County […]

Sheriff’s office arrests Russell Springs man on multiple charges

Monday, May 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Russell Springs man on multiple charges early yesterday morning. 43-year-old Gregory A. Thomas was arrested and charged with fleeing or evading police first degree, wanton endangerment first degree […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Monday, May 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges last night. 38-year-old Derek S. Passmore was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and tampering with physical evidence. Passmore also had indictment warrants for possession […]

David Alan Scholl, 66, of Russell Springs

Sunday, May 3 by Sean Hammond

David Alan Scholl, 66, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, April 27th, at home. David was born on September 26, 1959, a son of Raymond Scholl, of Russell Springs, KY and the late Wilma (Tungate) […]

Russell County remains in severe drought; portions of Casey and Pulaski classified in extreme drought

Friday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and much of the Lake Cumberland area remain in a severe drought, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. While rainfall totals vary across the county, the Russell County Mesonet […]

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Russell Springs City Hall to be closed Thursday and Friday; new computer system expected to be operational Monday

Richard Lee Dick, age 86, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs holds ceremonial opening of Bankers Field of Dreams at City Park

Russell Springs man arrested in Wayne County after allegedly fleeing from police

Russell County track teams earn second-place finish at home meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County’s unemployment rate was lowest in area in February

Sheriff’s office arrests Russell Springs man on multiple charges

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

David Alan Scholl, 66, of Russell Springs

Russell County remains in severe drought; portions of Casey and Pulaski classified in extreme drought

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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