Month: February 2020

Legislators had a busy week in Frankfort. Here’s Keith West with a recap…

The 4-H Speech contest was held on Tuesday, February 25th, the results are as follows. Age 9 • Harper Bennett- Champion/blue • Cameron Harden- Runner-up/red Age 11 • Piper Garmon- Champion/blue • Kairi Johnson- Runner-up/blue […]

RS Man Arrested on Assault Charges

According to jail records, Michael David Bailey was arrested by Russell Springs Office Ethan Pike and charged with Assault, 4th Degree (Domestic Violence) minor injury. Bailey was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center just […]

William “Bill” Holland, Jr. age 68

William “Bill” Holland, Jr. age 68, passed away Thursday, February 27th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He is survived by: His Wife • Jennifer Holland of Russell Springs Son • William Holland, III, of […]

Laker Sports, Saturday, February 29th

Congratulations to the Clinton County Bulldogs, winners of the 16th District tournament last night, defeating Cumberland County, 66 to 61. The Russell County Lady Lakers will play in the 4th Regional tournament tomorrow (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. […]

Trading Post Items- Friday

For Sale: Two four-wheelers, two riding mowers, push mowers, large piano 270-585-8150 For Sale: 5 16 in wheels for TJ or YJ Jeep and four Goodyear Wrangler tires with spare tire and spare tire cover […]

Annual Kevin’s Kids Concert is a Month Away

WJRS talked with Williams earlier this week, he told us how the idea came about… If you would like to make a donation to the cause… The concert will be Saturday, March 28th at the […]

RS Man Arrested Thursday on Drug Charges

According to jail records, 28-year-old Cody Cooper was arrested by Trooper Billy Begley with Kentucky State Police and charged with… · Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense · Possession of Drug Paraphernalia […]

More From the School Board Meeting this Week

The Russell County Board of Education had their regular monthly meeting earlier this week. Superintendent Michael Ford gave a rundown of a few agenda items from the meeting…

Eugene Sayers, age 81, of Liberty

Eugene Sayers, age 81, of Liberty, passed away Thursday, February 27th, 2020 at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital. He was a farmer and logger. He is survived by: Four Sons Andy Sayers and Wife Rhonda, Jerome […]