Russell Springs Elementary in top 12 percent of elementary schools statewide

Friday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

Concluding our series on how Russell County Schools performed in last year’s state assessments, today we take a look at Russell Springs Elementary. Russell Springs Elementary finished among the top 12 percent of elementary schools […]

RCPL employee wins statewide award

Friday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

An employee at the Russell County Public Library received a statewide award yesterday. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke to WJRS News more about Morgan Glover being recognized. Glover received the award at yesterday’s Kentucky Public […]

Statewide tornado drill taking place this morning

Wednesday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

A statewide tornado drill will be taking place this morning. Those in Russell County will hear the tornado sirens sound at the time of the drill, which is scheduled for 9:07 this morning. The Emergency […]

Glover provides update on County Clerk’s office amidst statewide database changes

Thursday, December 14 by Zac Oakes

Two weeks ago, we reported on local news that county Clerk Offices across the state will temporarily pause in-person and online motor services beginning in early January due to a statewide migration to a new […]

Russell County voter turnout exceeds statewide turnout, among highest in area

Thursday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Voter turnout in Russell County for the May primary election came in at about 21.7 percent. That exceeded the statewide turnout, which came in at about 14.4 percent. Looking at neighboring counties, Clinton County had […]

Local, statewide wild turkey harvests increase this year

Tuesday, May 9 by Derek Aaron

With the 2023 spring wild turkey hunting season coming to a close this past weekend, preliminary harvest results from this season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. In Russell County, […]

Statewide tornado drill is this morning

Wednesday, March 1 by Derek Aaron

A statewide tornado drill begins at 9:07 a.m. central time this morning, according to the National Weather Service in Louisville. Officials say the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert System will not be activated […]

Voter registration drops in Russell County, rises statewide

Thursday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Board of Elections shows voter registration in Russell County has dropped over the past month. In the October report, Russell County had 14,528 registered voters. In November, that dropped to […]

Input sought on Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan

Tuesday, October 4 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking input from Kentuckians on its policy-based 2022-2045 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan to support a multi-modal network well into the future. The public can review and comment on the draft […]

Couple of Russell County sites part of new statewide archaeological database

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

A new website showcasing more than 100 prehistoric and historic archaeological sites around the state has been launched by the Kentucky Heritage Council and State Historic Preservation Office in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. […]

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Russell Springs Elementary in top 12 percent of elementary schools statewide

RCPL employee wins statewide award

Statewide tornado drill taking place this morning

Glover provides update on County Clerk’s office amidst statewide database changes

Russell County voter turnout exceeds statewide turnout, among highest in area

Local, statewide wild turkey harvests increase this year

Statewide tornado drill is this morning

Voter registration drops in Russell County, rises statewide

Input sought on Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan

Couple of Russell County sites part of new statewide archaeological database

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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