Kendall boat ramp continues to be closed as work progresses

Wednesday, February 1 by Derek Aaron

Portions of Kendall Campground and the Day Use Area below Wolf Creek Dam, including its boat ramp and roadway along the riverside campground, remain closed through early April as rehabilitation from flood damage sustained back […]

Mayor Thomas thanks city workers and citizens for work, patience during recent water issues

Monday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

An arctic blast that produced frigid temperatures near the end of last December caused several issues with water lines, leading to low water pressure and a number of boil water advisories issued. Russell Springs Mayor […]

Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship deadline upcoming at SCC

Thursday, January 12 by Derek Aaron

Somerset Community College is advising that prospective students for the current Spring 2023 semester interested in pursuing a career in health care, advanced manufacturing, transportation/logistics, business services/IT, or construction need to enroll and apply for […]

RS Fire crews work scene of car fire

Thursday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to a car fire Wednesday afternoon. According to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, fire crews were called out Tuesday afternoon just after 2 p.m. to a car fire on Coon […]

School calendar committee set to begin work on next year’s school calendar

Friday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

A committee has been formed to begin working on next year’s school calendar. Forming the school calendar is a tall task and the committee includes members from various parts of the community. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

Work could begin on multi-million dollar RCHS athletics complex in December; SSO truck to be purchased

Tuesday, October 18 by Derek Aaron

Groundbreaking on the new Russell County High School athletics complex could happen before the end of the year. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS NEWS following Monday’s regular monthly school board meeting about what’s next […]

Bridge work to affect KY 80 travelers in Adair County starting today

Monday, October 3 by Derek Aaron

Travelers are reminded that KY 80 in neighboring Adair County is being reduced to one lane, starting today, as crews perform bridge maintenance, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office in Somerset. Work […]

SPS donates $100,000 to LCRCWC as part of Work Ready Skills Initiative grant

Monday, September 26 by Derek Aaron

Back during the early stages of planning for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center when the Russell County School District was writing the grant for the possibility of a new facility, several local […]

Bridge work in Adair County begins tomorrow

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

Beginning on Wednesday, KY 768 in neighboring Adair County will be reduced to one lane as crews perform bridge deck restorations, according to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 officials. Work is scheduled to be done […]

School board accepts district facilities plan; move greenlights RCMS work, pending state approval

Friday, September 9 by Derek Aaron

A major step in the construction of a new middle school happened on Thursday night by the Russell County School Board during a special called meeting at the Russell County Schools’ ANC. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

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Kendall boat ramp continues to be closed as work progresses

Mayor Thomas thanks city workers and citizens for work, patience during recent water issues

Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship deadline upcoming at SCC

RS Fire crews work scene of car fire

School calendar committee set to begin work on next year’s school calendar

Work could begin on multi-million dollar RCHS athletics complex in December; SSO truck to be purchased

Bridge work to affect KY 80 travelers in Adair County starting today

SPS donates $100,000 to LCRCWC as part of Work Ready Skills Initiative grant

Bridge work in Adair County begins tomorrow

School board accepts district facilities plan; move greenlights RCMS work, pending state approval

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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