Month: October 2021

Three local students are among 30 candidates for Homecoming Queen at Western Kentucky University this Saturday. The three local students are: Hannah Godby of Russell Springs, daughter of Amy Floyd and David Godby. She is […]

The Russell County Board of Education met for a special-called meeting at noon on Wednesday to approve a couple overnight trips. The NJROTC program submitted a request for a trip to Miami University in Ohio […]

There has been some early success with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in Russell County. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News the program continues to grow locally, with nearly 500 Russell County children […]

The Russell Springs Fire Department has a new chief and assistant chief. Former assistant chief Bobby Johnson was sworn in as the department’s new chief at a special ceremony Tuesday night, and Mark Barnett was […]

Of today’s 136 reported cases, 116 (85%) were unvaccinated and 29 of today’s cases (21%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Russell County Hospital is now providing Moderna COVID-19 booster shots. Russell County Hospital CEO Patrick Branco explained more about the boosters. “We have Moderna vaccines and we are doing boosters,” Branco said. “The Moderna boosters […]

The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting on Wednesday at noon in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. Items on the agenda include out of state and/or overnight trips along […]