Parkway lane closures to begin today between Russell Springs and Columbia

Tuesday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

Lanes closures are set to begin today on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in Adair County as crews perform bridge deck restorations. Starting today, the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway will be reduced to […]

Russell Springs man arrested Sunday night

Tuesday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested Sunday night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to jail records, 31-year-old Cecil D. Stacy was arrested and charged with speeding in a highway work zone and wanton […]

Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

Monday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas recently spoke to WJRS News about some improvements at the Russell Springs Community Center.

Mary Irene Miller, age 94, of Russell Springs

Monday, September 5 by Sean Hammond

Mary Irene Miller, of Russell Springs, passed away at her home Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was 94 years of age. Born July 11, 1928, in Jamestown, she was a daughter of the late Willie […]

Russell Springs planning veterans memorial section of cemetery

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning to create a veterans memorial section in the Russell Springs Cemetery. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about the plans and when city leaders hope it will […]

Russell Springs man arrested following traffic stop on parkway

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested following a traffic stop on the Cumberland Parkway Tuesday night. According to a report from Kentucky State Police, 47-year-old Barry Joe Kerr was arrested and faces numerous charges. Kerr […]

Mayor gives update on work at Russell Springs Fire Station

Thursday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

Work is ongoing to renovate the Russell Springs Fire Station. WJRS News caught up with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas, who provided an update on the latest work at the station and a projected timeline […]

Lillie Hensley, age 83, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, August 30 by Sean Hammond

Lillie Hensley, age 83, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, August 28 2022 at Her Residence. She was born on Sunday, December 18 1938, in Pikeville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – […]

2 Russell Springs men arrested on felony charges in Adair

Monday, August 29 by Derek Aaron

Two Russell Springs men were arrested on felony charges in neighboring Adair County this past Friday, according to the Adair County Sheriff’s Department. Following an observed traffic violation on KY 92, Deputy Derek Padgett initiated […]

Ella Mae Johnson, age 70, of Russell Springs

Friday, August 26 by Sean Hammond

Ella Mae Johnson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. She was 70 years of age. Ella was born November 22, 1951, in Russell […]

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Parkway lane closures to begin today between Russell Springs and Columbia

Russell Springs man arrested Sunday night

Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

Mary Irene Miller, age 94, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs planning veterans memorial section of cemetery

Russell Springs man arrested following traffic stop on parkway

Mayor gives update on work at Russell Springs Fire Station

Lillie Hensley, age 83, of Russell Springs

2 Russell Springs men arrested on felony charges in Adair

Ella Mae Johnson, age 70, 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