48 new cases of COVID in Russell County Tuesday; two local deaths

Wednesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

There were 48 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County on Tuesday and two deaths were reported. There are now 107 active cases in Russell County with four individuals hospitalized. The deaths were reported […]

Russell County Clerk’s Office remains closed

Wednesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed today due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.

Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County Monday

Tuesday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

Seven new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Russell County Monday. Active case count now stands at 77 with five individuals hospitalized. Full report from Lake Cumberland District Health Department below. — Statewide Testing Positivity […]

Russell Springs woman arrested for meth possession, reckless driving

Tuesday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs woman on multiple charges yesterday afternoon. Nancy Hammons, 35, was arrested by Trooper Cornett of KSP on charges of possession of methamphetamine, driving too fast for traffic conditions, […]

Garth Dale Wilson, age 78, Russell County Native

Monday, November 30 by Sean Hammond

Garth Dale Wilson, 78, of Adolphus, KY passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Russell Springs, KY native was a log buyer, farmer, a SSgt. of the Kentucky […]

Three new cases of COVID in Russell County Sunday

Monday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.95%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 124 deaths resulting in a 1.5% mortality rate (about 1 in 67) among known […]

Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins Tomorrow

Wednesday, November 25 by Sean Hammond

Calvin Kerr with the Russell County Jaycees joins Sean Hammond on the morning show to discuss the annual radio auction and previews some of the items up for grabs…

Russell Co. Grand Jury hands down indictments

Wednesday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County Grand Jury handed down indictments against several individuals yesterday. Below is a list of individuals indicted by the grand jury. Justin Coonce, 31, of Columbia, on a charge of rape, first degree. […]

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Wednesday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Russell County on Tuesday. There are now 111 active cases in the county with five individuals hospitalized. Full report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department below. […]

Kenny Ray Foley, age 70, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, November 24 by WJRS Staff

Kenny Ray Foley, of Foley Road, Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 70 years of age. Born on October 30, 1950, in the […]

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48 new cases of COVID in Russell County Tuesday; two local deaths

Russell County Clerk’s Office remains closed

Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County Monday

Russell Springs woman arrested for meth possession, reckless driving

Garth Dale Wilson, age 78, Russell County Native

Three new cases of COVID in Russell County Sunday

Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins Tomorrow

Russell Co. Grand Jury hands down indictments

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Kenny Ray Foley, age 70, 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