Month: January 2025

At the board of education meeting this week, the board discussed concerns about cars lining up on Highway 127 up to two hours before student pick-up at Russell Springs Elementary. Board of education member Eric […]

The annual Lake Cumberland Thunder Run, a major event held on Lake Cumberland each year that draws tourists from around the country, will be held later in June this year. Thunder Run typically is held […]

Representative Josh Branscum of Russell Springs was appointed to serve on the Council of State Governments South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee.  The committee examines issues related to infrastructure, transportation, economic progress, and […]

A Russell County grand jury met yesterday, handing up 19 indictments. Brandon Crawhorn, age 39 and Felicia Walls, age 28, both of Russell Springs; Ricky A. Franklin, age 38 of Louisville and Nicole Danielle Edwards, […]

State Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher recently announced the state education department is predicting a funding shortfall of around $40 million in SEEK funds. SEEK is the state funding mechanism for Kentucky’s public schools. WJRS News […]

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved the purchase of new beds for the hospital at yesterday’s meeting. The beds currently in the hospital are 12 or more years old, and hospital CEO Scott […]