Month: June 2024

God’s Food Pantry, a local nonprofit that serves roughly 400 local families a month, is set to hold a groundbreaking for the organization’s new location today, God’s Food Pantry is set to build a near […]

Indianapolis man drowns in Lake Cumberland

An Indianapolis man drowned in the Harmon Creek area of Lake Cumberland in Wayne County over the weekend. According to the Wayne County Rescue Squad, first responders were called out just before midnight Friday for […]

RCPL has stacked schedule for summer learning

Summer is a busy time at the Russell County Public Library with a stacked schedule for this year’s summer learning. Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News there is something for everyone […]

Erin Coffel stayed loyal to UK and had historic career

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky baseball’s historic season completely overshadowed the historic career of UK three-time All-American shortstop Erin Coffel that ended last month. Coffel is the UK record holder in home runs (68), walks (155) […]

School board to meet today

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. today In Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board meeting is open […]

Aliyah Marie Blevins, infant child, of Russell Springs

June 16, 2024 WJRS Staff

Aliyah Marie Blevins, infant daughter of Dakota Blevins and Adriana Perez, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at UK Children’s Hospital in Lexington. She was 9 days of age. Aliyah is survived by her […]

Dennis E. Wilson, 76, of Russell Springs

Dennis E. Wilson, 76, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 11th at VA Hospital in Lexington, KY. Dennis was born in Somerset, KY on May 22, 1948, a son of the late Bertha (Burton) […]

Lake Cumberland ranked top 10 in Best Lakes by USA Today

Lake Cumberland was ranked among the 10 best lakes in the country by USA Today. Lake Cumberland earned the #10 spot after an expert panel nominated their choices, then readers voted for their favorites. The […]

RSPD investigating theft, vandalism of vehicle

The Russell Springs Police Department is investigating a theft and vandalism of a vehicle. Police are investigating theft from a red truck belonging to Darrell McGaha Farms in Columbia. The truck was parked along West […]

Fiscal court approves bid for new computer equipment

The Russell County Fiscal Court accepted a bid yesterday for new computer equipment. The new equipment is part of the grant received by the county from the Department of Homeland Security to make needed cybersecurity […]