Marcum says county workers, volunteers have focused on downed trees

Tuesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said county road workers and volunteers from across the county have been busy clearing downed trees from the winter storm. Marcum said current conditions make it difficult to salt or […]

Kazsuk discusses damage from tornado, praises response from emergency workers

Monday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The tornado Friday night hit close to home for Eli Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marty Kazsuk. Kazsuk told WJRS News he was at home when the tornado came through, not far from his home. With […]

County workers have made progress on Manntown road project

Wednesday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

County workers have made progress on the road project in Manntown where the road was damaged due to heavy rainfall last month. County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said a lot of work has been performed […]

City workers preparing to open pool, splash pad Memorial Day Weekend

Tuesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning to once again open the city pool and splash pad on Memorial Day Weekend in just a few weeks. Mayor Eddie Thomas said city employees are beginning work […]

Nearly 2,200 workers commute to Russell County

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 2,200 workers commute to Russell County, according to a new report. The Kentucky Center for Statistics Commuting Report says more than 600 workers commute from Adair County and just under 250 commute from Pulaski […]

County votes to ban medical cannabis use for county workers

Monday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to ban medical cannabis use for county workers at its meeting this morning. Kentucky law provides an employer-employee exception to the new medical cannabis law.

RC Search and Rescue transporting essential workers, assisting residents in winter weather

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Winter weather creates a busy time for the volunteers at Russell County Search and Rescue. Russell County Search and Rescue Chief Chris Money spoke to WJRS News about one way search and rescue members help […]

Bill aims to protect frontline medical workers from criminal liability if mistake is made

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Legislation to protect frontline medical staff such as doctors and nurses from criminal liability if they make a mistake is being considered in the Kentucky General Assembly. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on […]

More than 2,100 workers commute in to Russell County

Wednesday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we told you about a new report that shows more than 3,100 workers commute out of Russell County. That same report shows that around 2,100 people commute into Russell County for […]

More than 3,000 workers commute out of Russell County

Tuesday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

More than 3,000 workers commute out of Russell County, according to new data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. According to the report that utilizes census data, 3,141 workers commute out of Russell County. Most […]

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Marcum says county workers, volunteers have focused on downed trees

Kazsuk discusses damage from tornado, praises response from emergency workers

County workers have made progress on Manntown road project

City workers preparing to open pool, splash pad Memorial Day Weekend

Nearly 2,200 workers commute to Russell County

County votes to ban medical cannabis use for county workers

RC Search and Rescue transporting essential workers, assisting residents in winter weather

Bill aims to protect frontline medical workers from criminal liability if mistake is made

More than 2,100 workers commute in to Russell County

More than 3,000 workers commute out of Russell County

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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