Helen Sue (Conley) Jones, 89, formerly of Russell Springs

Friday, April 18 by Sean Hammond

Helen Sue (Conley) Jones, 89, formerly of Russell Springs, KY and had been residing with her daughter in Attica, IN, passed away in the Franciscan Health Crawfordsville Hospital, Crawfordsville, IN on Sunday, March 30, 2025 […]

Russell County Track team competes at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Track Team competed at Southwestern yesterday. 11 different schools were represented at the meet. Kinnett Wills - 4th in 100M dash, 5th in 200M dash, 10th in 400M dash Lexxus Evans - 8th in 100M dash, 18th in long jump Kendell... Read More.

Russell Springs Police made 45 arrests last month

Thursday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police made 45 arrests last month. So far this year, Russell Springs Police have made 10 felony arrests and 98 misdemeanor arrests. In the month of March, Russell Springs Police performed 95 traffic […]

Russell County High School greenhouse opening to the public today

Thursday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School greenhouse is opening to the public today. The greenhouse is located behind the high school and is operated by the Russell County High School FFA chapter and agriculture department. The […]

Russell County Athletics in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will go on the road for a matchup with Somerset tonight. First pitch for the Lakers vs Briar Jumpers is set for 6 p.m. The Lady Laker softball team will play at home tonight, hosting district rival Metcalfe County. First... Read More.

John Sherman McDaniel, Jr. “Johnny”, age 90, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, April 16 by Sean Hammond

John Sherman McDaniel, Jr. “Johnny”, 90, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital on April 14, 2025. Born on August 21, 1934, in Glasgow, Kentucky to John Sherman McDaniel, Sr. […]

Russell County native Molly McQueary publishes first book

Wednesday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Dr. Molly McQueary recently published her first book. McQueary is a 2015 graduate of Russell County High School now living in Chicago, working as a sport and performance psychology expert. McQueary was […]

Russell Springs to auction surplus items

Wednesday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning to auction surplus items. Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News about some of the items the city is planning to auction. The city will use govdeals.com for the […]

Russell Springs Fire Dept has had busy 2025

Wednesday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department has been busy in 2025. The department reported 147 total calls so far this year. Volunteer firefighters have responded to 20 fire calls this year and 40 EMS assist […]

Rodney “Scotty” Scott, age 65, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, April 15 by Sean Hammond

Rodney “Scotty” Scott, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his home. He was 65 years of age. Rodney was born Wednesday, March 2, 1960, to the late Maze […]

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Helen Sue (Conley) Jones, 89, formerly of Russell Springs

Russell County Track team competes at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Police made 45 arrests last month

Russell County High School greenhouse opening to the public today

Russell County Athletics in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

John Sherman McDaniel, Jr. “Johnny”, age 90, of Russell Springs

Russell County native Molly McQueary publishes first book

Russell Springs to auction surplus items

Russell Springs Fire Dept has had busy 2025

Rodney “Scotty” Scott, age 65, 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