Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and multiple surrounding counties have been approved for federal assistance from FEMA related to the January winter storm. 18 counties were approved for public assistance including Russell, Wayne, Pulaski, Cumberland and Clinton. Locally, […]

Storm Spotters Class is this evening

Tuesday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Storm Spotters class will take place this evening at the Russell County Courthouse. The class teaches area residents information about the formation of severe storms, signs to look for, and actions to […]

Several reports of storm damage in Wayne County

Monday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

There were several reports of storm damage in neighboring Wayne County early this morning, as severe weather made its way through the area. Wayne County Emergency Management reported a possible tornado in the Twin Oaks […]

Judge-Executive Marcum praises work of volunteers during winter storm

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum praised the work of local volunteers during the recent winter storm. Volunteers, like those from Russell County Search and Rescue as well as local fire departments, handled a variety of […]

Governor says Adair County woman is 16th death in connection with winter storm

Tuesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear reported yesterday that an Adair County woman is the 16th death in the state in connection to Winter Storm Fern. According to the Governor’s Office, the woman was 75-years-old. The Adair County […]

Russell County Search and Rescue has been busy helping during winter storm

Thursday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue has been busy the last few days as a result of the winter storm. Search and Rescue Chief Chris Money spoke to WJRS News and gave a look at what […]

Beshear provides Tuesday update on winter storm response efforts

Tuesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear provided the latest update on response efforts to the weekend’s winter storm, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director […]

Beshear provides Monday update on winter storm

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director Eric Gibson, provided another update on severe winter weather affecting the commonwealth. Snow, sleet and ice have moved out […]

Thousands still remain without power following weekend winter storm

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

The winter storm this weekend knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses across Russell and surrounding counties. In Russell County, power outage totals were over 4,000 yesterday. That number has decreased, as between […]

District 8 Crews Prepared for Significant Winter Storm

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are prepared to respond to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact the region this weekend, bringing freezing rain, snow […]

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Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

Storm Spotters Class is this evening

Several reports of storm damage in Wayne County

Judge-Executive Marcum praises work of volunteers during winter storm

Governor says Adair County woman is 16th death in connection with winter storm

Russell County Search and Rescue has been busy helping during winter storm

Beshear provides Tuesday update on winter storm response efforts

Beshear provides Monday update on winter storm

Thousands still remain without power following weekend winter storm

District 8 Crews Prepared for Significant Winter Storm

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Obituaries

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