Garnett “Pete” McBeath, 103, of Russell Springs

Friday, October 30 by Sean Hammond

Garnett “Pete” McBeath, 103, of Russell Springs, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He was born December 21, 1916 in Russell County to the late William Osley & Ida Mae Smith […]

Ten new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Friday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.04%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 81 deaths resulting in a 1.86% mortality rate (about 1 in 54) among known […]

Property tax bills being mailed to Russell Springs residents

Thursday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

Property tax bills for property owners in the Russell Springs city limits have been mailed out, according to City Clerk Chris Ramsey. These tax bills consist of both Real Property and Tangibles. Payments are due […]

Russell Co. Fiscal Court to meet Friday afternoon

Thursday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special-called meeting Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. The meeting will be at the Russell County Courthouse. There are only two items on the agenda, which pertains to […]

Russell County remains in red for COVID-19 cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is still in the red in terms of COVID-19 cases. Russell County is one of 68 counties in Kentucky to be in the red. A handful of counties are in the yellow, while the remainder are in the orange. Thursday is an... Read More.

Author Who is a Native of Russell County to Join All Things Russell Tomorrow

Thursday, October 29 by Sean Hammond

Jeff Hoover previews All Things Russell for Friday, October 29th. A Russell County native who is also an author will be on show to tell some scary short stories.

Sadie Chrisman, 96, of Russell Springs

Thursday, October 29 by Sean Hammond

Sadie Chrisman, 96, of Russell Springs, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at the Norton’s Hospital in Louisville. She was born October 28, 1923 in Hazard, Ky to the late Wayne & Nancy Stacy Smith. She […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Several Charges Tuesday Evening

Wednesday, October 28 by WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man was arrested on several charges last night. Russell Springs officer Nathan Antle arrested 41 year old Gabriel Eden around 7:30 last night, charging him with Criminal Mischief second degree; Terroristic Threatening […]

Man indicted for attempted murder of officer in Russell County

Tuesday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury handed down indictments yesterday, and a Louisville man was indicted in Russell County for criminal attempt to commit murder, a Class B felony. The indictment alleges that on June 18, […]

Beshear awards more than $500 thousand to Russell County for paving projects

Tuesday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear announced on Monday that Russell County was one of 10 counties to receive reimbursement for needed paving projects. Beshear announced that Russell County received a grant amounting to more than $539 thousand […]

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Garnett “Pete” McBeath, 103, of Russell Springs

Ten new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Property tax bills being mailed to Russell Springs residents

Russell Co. Fiscal Court to meet Friday afternoon

Russell County remains in red for COVID-19 cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Author Who is a Native of Russell County to Join All Things Russell Tomorrow

Sadie Chrisman, 96, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Several Charges Tuesday Evening

Man indicted for attempted murder of officer in Russell County

Beshear awards more than $500 thousand to Russell County for paving projects

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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