Russell County tornado upgraded to EF-3

Tuesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service has upgraded the Russell County tornado Friday night from an EF-2 to an EF-3. The tornado impacted the eastern portion of the county, particularly the Gosser Ridge and Eli communities. The […]

Russell Springs man arrested Monday night

Tuesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Ramiro Gomez. He’s charged with assault 4th degree, alcohol intoxication in a public place, and endangering the welfare of a […]

Russell Springs City Council Approves Donation of Land to ARC Pregnancy Center

Friday, May 16 by Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs City Council voted to donate a piece of property to the ARC Pregnancy Center during last night’s meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke with WJRS News about the donation… The ARC Pregnancy Center […]

Russell County Search and Rescue Stays Prepared as Summer Approaches

Friday, May 16 by Sean Hammond

With increased activity around Lake Cumberland and the Cumberland River, Russell County Search and Rescue Commander Chris Money said his team undergoes training for a variety of rescues. Money said that training also helps keep […]

Russell County Farmers Market Set to Open in About a Month

Friday, May 16 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Farmers Market is planning to open up in about a month. Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said he’s excited for the opening of this year’s market. The Russell County Extension […]

Russell Springs Council Meeting is Tonight

Thursday, May 15 by Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs City Council will meet in special session tonight due to the cancellation of last week’s regular meeting. The council is expected to hold the first reading of next fiscal year’s budget and […]

Russell County Schools Gear Up for Another Summer of Meal Pickups

Thursday, May 15 by Sean Hammond

The summer meal pickup program offered through the school district has been a big success the last couple years. Russell County Schools Director of School Nutrition Jessica Holt said just last year, the school district […]

Raymond Lee Camp, age 76, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, May 14 by Sean Hammond

Raymond Lee Camp, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, having attained the age of 76 years, 7 months and 24 days. Raymond […]

Early Morning Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Russell Springs

Wednesday, May 14 by Sean Hammond

Fire crews were called out Tuesday morning to a house fire on Decatur Road in Russell Springs. Firefighters with the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call at 345 Decatur Road, where a […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested After Alleged Animal Abuse in Pulaski County

Tuesday, May 13 by Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after deputies say he brutally abused a cat during a domestic dispute. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Zachary Rollins was arrested Saturday […]

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Russell County tornado upgraded to EF-3

Russell Springs man arrested Monday night

Russell Springs City Council Approves Donation of Land to ARC Pregnancy Center

Russell County Search and Rescue Stays Prepared as Summer Approaches

Russell County Farmers Market Set to Open in About a Month

Russell Springs Council Meeting is Tonight

Russell County Schools Gear Up for Another Summer of Meal Pickups

Raymond Lee Camp, age 76, of Russell Springs

Early Morning Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Russell Springs

Russell Springs Man Arrested After Alleged Animal Abuse in Pulaski County

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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