Month: January 2020

Paul Eugene Wooldridge, age 77, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, January 15 2020 at Wolf Creek Dam of an apparent drowning. He was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors also include: 1 […]

RC Man Drowns after Boating Mishap Wednesday

According to reports, Paul E. Wooldridge, age 77, of Russell Springs died Wednesday afternoon when his small fishing boat capsized near Wolf Creek Dam. Reports are that Wooldridge was fishing near the dam when his […]

EMS Director to Retire

During Tuesday night’s regular scheduled Russell County Ambulance Board of Directors Meeting, Director Terry Hancock, announced his retirement effective July 1st, 2020. Hancock further explained he would be using accrued sick time and will be […]

Couple of Local Meetings are Tonight

The Jamestown City Council will meet tonight for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm at City Hall. The regular board meeting for the Russell County Hospital is this evening at 6:00 […]

Tourism Director Marson has been Promoting Russell County

Tourism Director Janette Marson spoke to WJRS News about a recent show in Detroit… Marson has more shows lined up in the near future…

Jonathan S. Huddleston, age 29, Formerly of Russell County

Jonathan S. Huddleston, age 29, of Etowah, North Carolina, formerly of Russell County, passed away Monday, January 13th, 2020 at his residence. He is survived by: His Parents Virginia Huddleston of North Carolina Steward Huddleston […]

John S. Casey, age 37, of Russell Springs

John S. Casey, age 37, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, January 10th, 2020 at his residence. He is survived by his parents, as well as a host of cousins and other family members. Memorial […]

Aldine Dockery, age 84, of Russell Springs

Aldine Dockery, age 84, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. She is survived by: Three Children Jeanie Hill of Jamestown Verlene Rogers of Columbia Evelyn Miller of […]

Bill Sponsored by Sen. Wise to Require an Armed Resource Officer at Kentucky Schools

State Senator Max Wise has sponsored a bill that would require an armed school resource officer in Kentucky’s schools if passed. All school districts in Kentucky would have armed school resource officers under legislation unveiled […]