Month: March 2020

For Sale: Toolbox $30, trailer to pull behind mower $75, Blood Hound $350 270-507-9746 For Sale: Baby stroller, pink car for infant, 1986 Honda Rebel 250 Motorcycle, chest of drawers, looking for odd jobs 270-566-9028 […]

State of Emergency in Russell Springs

Mayor Eddie Thomas declared a State of Emergency in Russell Springs on Wednesday. WJRS News spoke with Thomas, who provided more information on the declaration…

Bill to Provide Economic Relief During Virus Passes State House

Economic relief for COVID-19-impacted businesses and workers–including extended eligibility for unemployment–has received final passage in the Kentucky House and is now headed to Governor Beshear for his consideration. A key provision of the bill would […]

Unemployment Filings Surge Due to Virus

Kentucky residents filing for unemployment benefits have drastically increased in the last week. According to the U.S. Labor Department, 48,847 Kentucky residents applied for unemployment assistance last week. It reflects the dramatic economic disruption caused […]

Kentucky Just Under 250 Coronavirus Cases

Kentucky had its single largest daily increase of Coronavirus cases on Thursday… That was Governor Andy Beshear during his daily press conference last evening. Five of the new cases, which include a 3-year-old boy, are […]

Janiave Black, age 81, of Dunnville

Janiave Black, age 81, of Dunnville, passed away Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at the Liberty Care Center. She is survived by: Seven Daughters Patricia Reid of Liberty Paulette Pitman of Columbia Kay Pendleton of Dunnville […]

RS Man Arrested in Adair County on Drug and Other Charges

According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Joey Keith initiated a traffic stop just before 9:30 pm Wednesday night after receiving numerous complaints of a 2001 Ford car being driven by 37-year-old Levi Abbott […]

Trading Post Items- Thursday

For Sale: Farm fresh eggs 270-507-8385 For Sale: Barber scissors, riding mower, misc. baby stuff 270-566-4978 Looking For: Someone to give an estimate on pressure washing a fence 270-566-0476 For Sale: 2006 Chevy Silverado $2500 […]

City of Russell Springs Under State of Emergency

The City of Russell Springs has declared a State of Emergency in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Eddie Thomas issued the declaration on Wednesday, the according to the order, it shall remain in effect […]

RC Man Arrested on Numerous Criminal Offenses Wednesday

According to reports, 65-year-old Kenny Robertson of Russell Springs was charged with possession of a controlled substance, first degree first offense; possession of a controlled substance, third degree; and operating a motor vehicle while under […]