Search Warrant Leads to Two Drug Trafficking Arrests in Russell Springs

Monday, July 27 by WJRS Staff

Two people were arrested on drug trafficking charges following the execution of a search warrant Sunday night. Sheriff Derek Polston says the Russell County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by officers with the Jamestown and Russell Springs […]

Brenda Sue Stephens, 56, of Russell Springs

Monday, July 27 by WJRS Staff

Brenda Sue Stephens, age 56, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Jean Waddell Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was a Certified Nurse Assistant and attended Parksridge Church of God. She was […]

Lisa Brewster Mitchell, 63, formerly of Russell Springs

Friday, July 24 by WJRS Staff

Lisa Gaye Brewster Mitchell, of Louisville, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on July 22, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital. She was 63 years of age. Born on June 23, 1963, in Somerset, she […]

James Garnet Bottom, 94, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

James Garnet Bottom, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at his home in Russell Springs, surrounded by his family. Born in Russell Springs, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the […]

Russell Springs Firefighters Extinguish Fully Involved House Fire

Monday, July 20 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday morning on Oaks Drive, off Damron Creek Road in northern Russell County. Assistant Fire Chief Mark Barnett told WJRS NEWS firefighters were dispatched […]

GlowPharm MedSpa & Wellness Clinic Nears Completion in Russell Springs

Sunday, July 19 by WJRS Staff

A new wellness and medical aesthetics destination is getting closer to opening in Russell Springs. GlowPharm MedSpa & Wellness Clinic announced this week that construction on its new location at 536 Steve Drive is nearing […]

Shawn Stephens, 54, of Russell Springs

Saturday, July 18 by WJRS Staff

Shawn Sovel Stephens, age 54, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospital – Lexington. He was born on Thursday, November 04 1971, in Somerset, Kentucky. He was the […]

Russell Springs Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

Saturday, July 18 by WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Friday night following a traffic stop in Russell County. According to officials, 35-year-old Heidi Flanagan was taken into custody by Deputy Stone Bolin. Flanagan is charged with failure to use […]

Nelda “Nell” Dunbar, 80, formerly of Russell Springs

Wednesday, July 15 by WJRS Staff

Nelda “Nell” Dunbar, age 80, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully at her Pendergrass, Georgia home on July 9, 2026. Nelda taught herself to play piano at an early age, and was formerly a […]

Kevin Wilson, 54, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, July 14 by WJRS Staff

Kevin Wilson, age 54, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, July 10 2026 at Phoenix, AZ . He was born on Sunday, August 22 1971, in Somerset, KY. He was the son of: Mother […]

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Search Warrant Leads to Two Drug Trafficking Arrests in Russell Springs

Brenda Sue Stephens, 56, of Russell Springs

Lisa Brewster Mitchell, 63, formerly of Russell Springs

James Garnet Bottom, 94, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Firefighters Extinguish Fully Involved House Fire

GlowPharm MedSpa & Wellness Clinic Nears Completion in Russell Springs

Shawn Stephens, 54, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

Nelda “Nell” Dunbar, 80, formerly of Russell Springs

Kevin Wilson, 54, 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