Month: May 2025

The Russell County Extension Office will once again provide assistance for seniors looking to purchase local produce. Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said vouchers for seniors will soon be available. Oakes said the […]

Two people were taken to the hospital following a four-vehicle collision on Highway 127 near the Cumberland Parkway just before noon today. According to reports, a 2019 Jeep Wrangler operated by Ronda Salyer of Jamestown […]

Fire crews were called out Tuesday morning to a house fire on Decatur Road in Russell Springs. Firefighters with the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call at 345 Decatur Road, where a […]

The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy program is currently underway for residents needing assistance with their electric bills. Terri Crowell with the Russell County Outreach Office of the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency was a guest on […]

Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said it’s a busy time of year for local farmers. That also means more farm equipment on the roadways. While farm equipment on the roadways can cause some […]

Local businessman Terry Stephens was presented with a proclamation at Monday’s Russell County Fiscal Court meeting. County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum spoke with WJRS News about the proclamation. Stephens’ horse, Chunk of Gold, finished ninth in […]

Somerset Community College held its 2025 Spring graduation ceremony on Friday, honoring the accomplishments of 316 graduates. Family and friends gathered at the Center for Rural Development for two commencement ceremonies celebrating the students’ hard […]

Fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps will be honored in tonight at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. His name will be etched into the memorial during a candlelight vigil held […]