Carpenter receives 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Elise Carpenter was the recipient of the 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award. The award is presented annually by the Russell County Soil Conservation District. Carpenter was recognized for her conservation accomplishments and being […]

Russell Springs man pleads guilty to amended charges in 2022 rape case

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man has entered a guilty plea to amended charges in a 2022 rape case. 38-year-old Vincente Hernandez pleaded guilty in Russell Circuit Court to two counts of sexual abuse- first degree and […]

Russell Springs man pleads guilty to unlawful imprisonment, strangulation charges; rape charge dismissed

Wednesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man pleaded guilty to charges including unlawful imprisonment and strangulation in Russell Circuit Court. 42-year-old Eugenio Huete-Rojas entered a guilty plea on the charges earlier this month. Under the plea agreement, the […]

Bennie Ray Ball, 72, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, December 23 by Sean Hammond

Bennie Ray Ball, 72, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, December 19th, at Taylor Regional Hospital, in Campbellsville, KY. Bennie was born in Noblesville, IN on June 8, 1953, a of the late Mary […]

Russell County saw unemployment decrease in September

Monday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a notable decrease in unemployment in the month of September. Russell County’s unemployment rate decreased from 4.8 percent in September 2024 to 4.1 percent in September 2025. Russell County recorded the second-lowest […]

Patricia Ann Grider, age 71, of Russell Springs

Friday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

Patricia Ann Grider, 71, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, December 18th, at University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY. Patricia was born in Liberty, KY on November 17, 1954, a daughter of the late Mary […]

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to vehicle fire at McDonald’s

Thursday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out to McDonald’s in Russell Springs yesterday morning for a vehicle fire. When crews arrived, they found an SUV with flames coming out of the front of the […]

Russell County hosts Clinton County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will host Clinton County for a district doubleheader at Laker Gym tonight. The first matchup between the Lady Lakers and Lady Bulldogs is set for 6:00 this evening with the Lakers and Bulldogs to face off in the nightcap. Both the Lady... Read More.

Russell County FFA students shine at regional competition

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County High School FFA members had strong showings in the recent Lake Cumberland region competition. The Ag Sales team took first place in the region, advancing to the state competition in June. The […]

Russell Springs Fire Department expected to have new truck in 8-10 months

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department is expected to have its new truck in 8-1o months. That’s according to Fire Chief, Bobby Johnson, who provided city officials with an update on the truck at last week’s […]

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Carpenter receives 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award

Russell Springs man pleads guilty to amended charges in 2022 rape case

Russell Springs man pleads guilty to unlawful imprisonment, strangulation charges; rape charge dismissed

Bennie Ray Ball, 72, of Russell Springs

Russell County saw unemployment decrease in September

Patricia Ann Grider, age 71, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to vehicle fire at McDonald’s

Russell County hosts Clinton County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County FFA students shine at regional competition

Russell Springs Fire Department expected to have new truck in 8-10 months

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Obituaries

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