Sandra Lynn Shepherd McGowan, age 71, of Russell Springs

Friday, October 4 by Sean Hammond

Sandra Lynn Shepherd McGowan, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. She was 71 years of age. Sandra was born Sunday, July […]

Russell Springs woman injured after being struck by car on Main Street

Friday, October 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was transported to the PHI Air Medical station in Somerset after she was reportedly struck by a vehicle Thursday morning. According to Russell Springs Police, the incident occurred near the Russell […]

Russell Springs will soon begin water upgrades

Thursday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs will soon be working near East 80 for some notable upgrades to the water system. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about the upcoming project, how it might impact […]

Deborah Roberts, age 60, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, October 2 by Sean Hammond

Deborah Roberts, age 60, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, October 01, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on Saturday, July 11, 1964, in Somerset, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: […]

Four Russell Springs residents indicted in Adair County

Wednesday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell Springs residents were recently indicted in Adair County. The Adair County grand jury handed down indictments against the following individuals: Lindsey J. Buckingham charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of opiates, possession of […]

Erthel Leon Popplewell, age 83, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, October 1 by Sean Hammond

Erthel Leon Popplewell passed from this life on Monday, September 30, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was 83 years old. Born in Russell Springs, Ky. on March 3, 1941. Erthel Popplewell […]

Russell Springs man arrested on theft, other charges

Monday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on theft and other charges on Friday. According to reports, 51-year-old Phillip S. Gadberry was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking valued between $1,000 and $10,000; criminal […]

Anderson appointed to 2nd term on Russell Springs Code Enforcement Board

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas made an appointment to the city’s code enforcement board at Monday’s council meeting. Thomas spoke to WJRS News about reappointing Leah Anderson. The Russell Springs Code Enforcement Board meets quarterly […]

Russell Springs man indicted on charges from July boat accident

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted on multiple charges by a Russell County grand jury yesterday, with the charges stemming from a boat accident that took place on Lake Cumberland over the summer. 38-year-old Jason […]

Russell Springs preparing for Trunk or Treat on Main Street

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is preparing to host one of its major events, the annual Trunk or Treat on Main Street. WJRS News spoke to Mayor Eddie Thomas about this year’s event. Mayor Thomas […]

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Sandra Lynn Shepherd McGowan, age 71, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs woman injured after being struck by car on Main Street

Russell Springs will soon begin water upgrades

Deborah Roberts, age 60, of Russell Springs

Four Russell Springs residents indicted in Adair County

Erthel Leon Popplewell, age 83, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs man arrested on theft, other charges

Anderson appointed to 2nd term on Russell Springs Code Enforcement Board

Russell Springs man indicted on charges from July boat accident

Russell Springs preparing for Trunk or Treat on Main Street

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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