Month: February 2024

Today is the monthly commodity distribution. Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out commodities at the Russell County Fairgrounds beginning […]

Bill aims to provide financial assistance for relatives providing foster care

A bill that aims to provide financial assistance for relatives providing foster care to children is making its way through the Kentucky legislature. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council is expected to hear an update on the veteran banners, as well as holding the first reading of ordinances regarding […]

School board to hold special-called meeting today

The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting today. The board will meet at 11 a.m. at the Russell County ANC in the room above the pool. The board is expected to […]

February 7, 2024 Sean Hammond

Avellino Cahatol Rara, age 73, of Russell Springs

Avellino Cahatol Rara, of Russell Springs, formerly of the Philippines, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 73 years of age. Born August 2, 1950, in Impasugong, Bukidnon, Philippines, […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up big district wins over Cumberland County

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams picked up key district wins at home last night over Cumberland County. In the first game, the Lady Lakers came away with a 47-40 victory. The […]

Abrell selected for Southern KY middle school all-star game

Russell County’s Addy Abrell has been chosen for the Southern Kentucky Middle School Basketball All-Star game. Abrell was chosen by the middle school coaches throughout the region to participate in the showcase, which is scheduled […]

Russell County Cheer team headed to Florida to compete at nationals

The Russell County Cheer team will be headed to Orlando, Florida today to compete in the UCA national cheer competition. The annual competition is scheduled for Friday, February 9 to Monday, February 12. We’ll bring […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charge

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a drug charge Tuesday morning. According to reports, 21-year-old Kai Williams was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine by Russell Springs Police yesterday morning. Williams was arrested […]

Well-known area orthodontist passes away in accident

A well-known area orthodontist passed away in an out-of-state accident. According to a post on Facebook from Cumberland Orthodontics in Somerset, Dr. Ryan Brown suffered an accident out-of-state last Thursday that ultimately led to his […]