Month: November 2020

Lela Neff, of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Russell County Hospital. She was 88 years of age. Born on July 2, 1932, in New Concord, Ohio, she was a daughter […]

Kenny Ray Foley, age 70, of Russell Springs

Kenny Ray Foley, of Foley Road, Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 70 years of age. Born on October 30, 1950, in the […]

LCDHD COVID-19 report for Monday, Nov. 23

Nine new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Russell County on Monday. That brings the active case count to 116 in the county with five hospitalized. One death was reported, an 88-year-old female who was […]

Man arrested in connection with July collision in Casey County

The Kentucky State Police arrested 48-year-old Dale Meredeth today at his residence in Horse Cave, KY at approximately 7:47 A.M. CST. Meredeth was arrested on an Indictment Warrant for the following charges: Manslaughter 2nd Degree […]

Funds available for COVID-impacted businesses

Funds have been made available through the Economic Development Administration to assist COVID-impacted businesses in the Lake Cumberland area with working capital needs. Loans will range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of […]

Power outage in Eli, Salem areas

South Kentucky RECC reported a power outage in the Eli and Salem communities Sunday night, leaving about 800 customers without power. Crews had to change out a pole in the area to restore electricity to […]

Cats Never Had a Chance at #1 ‘Bama

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky never really had a chance at No. 1 Alabama Saturday when it was missing 10 players, including leading rusher Chris Rodriguez and leading tackler Jamin Davis, due to COVID-19 protocols. However, […]

UK Football Commit Dekel Crowdus Could Be a Star

By LARRY VAUGHT He’s viewed as a receiver who could be a God-send for Kentucky’s offense next season even though he has just 17 catches for 195 yards and seven scores this season. However, in […]

Local Authorities Report Two Arrests Over the Weekend

Local law enforcement officials report two arrests over the weekend. Saturday afternoon, 45 year old Jonathan Tate of Bardwell, Kentucky was arrested by Trooper Brumley of the Kentucky State Police. Tate was charged with three […]

Changes at Russell County Public Library

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield provided WJRS News an update about changes beginning today at RCPL. Among the changes: Hours of operation: M-F 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 […]