Jeanette S. Wilson, 76, formerly of Russell Springs

Thursday, August 13 by WJRS Staff

Jeanette S. Wilson, 76, formerly of Russell County, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and a member of First […]

Free COVID-19 Testing in Russell Springs

Thursday, August 13 by WJRS Staff

Free testing for COVID-19 was offered Thursday from 10am to 2pm at Family Practice Associates located on Dowell Road. The free testing is sponsored by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, Russell County Emergency Management […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Numerous Charges

Thursday, August 13 by WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man faces several charges after being arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Kenny Perkins. 35 year old Adam Mann of Russell Springs faces charges of two counts of possession of controlled substances, first […]

Numerous Charges Placed Against Russell Springs Man Early Wednesday

Wednesday, August 12 by WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man was arrested early this morning following a police pursuit. Russell Springs Police Officer Lucas Justice arrested 25 year old Perry Bishop on charges of Fleeing and Evading Police by motor vehicle, […]

Russell Springs Fire Department Participates for 50th year in WHAS Crusade for Chidren

Wednesday, August 12 by WJRS Staff

If you happened to travel a few of the major highways of Russell Springs this past weekend you may have happened across children and firemen flagging down vehicles. No worries, it wasn’t an emergency, it […]

Russell County Now With Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases To Date

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

There were five new cases of COVID-19 reported yesterday in Russell County. Those additional cases now gives Russell County 31 active cases, the highest number to date. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 […]

Russell County Woman Arrested Sunday on Drug Charges

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

A Russell County woman was arrested Sunday morning after officers received reports of a domestic dispute. According to reports, 31 year old Latisha Bunch of Russell Springs was charged with possession of a controlled substance, […]

Russell County Fiscal Court Meets Monday

Sunday, August 9 by WJRS Staff

Setting tax rates, an agreement with the City of Jamestown, and discussion of possible litigation….those are some of the items on the agenda for the monthly meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court (this) (Monday) […]

Orville Wicker, age 81, of Russell Springs

Sunday, August 9 by WJRS Staff

Orville Wicker, age 81, of Russell Springs, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. He was born March 22, 1939 to the late Linville & Sheila Amburgey Wicker. He was […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Drug Charges Saturday Afternoon

Saturday, August 8 by Sean Hammond

According to jail records, Kenny Robertson, age 65, was arrested by Trooper Begley with Kentucky State Police and charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 3rd Degree, 1st Offense, Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess, Operating a Motor […]

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Jeanette S. Wilson, 76, formerly of Russell Springs

Free COVID-19 Testing in Russell Springs

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Numerous Charges

Numerous Charges Placed Against Russell Springs Man Early Wednesday

Russell Springs Fire Department Participates for 50th year in WHAS Crusade for Chidren

Russell County Now With Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases To Date

Russell County Woman Arrested Sunday on Drug Charges

Russell County Fiscal Court Meets Monday

Orville Wicker, age 81, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Drug Charges Saturday Afternoon

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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