Obituaries
Kendell Hoover, age 74, of Russell Springs
Kendell Hoover, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 02, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. He was 74 years, 4 months, and 11 days of age. Born on June […]
Month: November 2025
Local Sports
RCMS Basketball hosts Clinton County tonight
The Russell County Middle School basketball teams will host Clinton County tonight. The 6th grade game gets underway at 5 p.m. at Russell County Middle School.
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Coffey competes at state cross country meet
Russell County High School freshman Will Coffey competed in the state cross country meet over the weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Coffey finished 122nd overall at the meet with a time of […]
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Branscum receives third place in state art contest
Russell County Middle School student Porter Branscum received third place in the Kentucky Association of Counties “I Love My Kentucky County” art contest. Branscum’s painting of Rockhouse Bottom in Creelsboro earned third place out of […]
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NJROTC provides family atmosphere, leadership for students
WJRS News recently sat down with four students from the Russell County High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp to talk about what the program means to them. The program institutes the values of […]
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Russell Springs woman indicted on multiple charges in Adair County
A Russell Springs woman was indicted on multiple charges in Adair County last week. Annie Nicole McNelly was indicted by an Adair County grand jury on charges including fleeing or evading police first degree, two […]
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Russell Creek Bridge on parkway reduced to one lane today
Russell Creek Bridge on the Cumberland Parkway will be reduced to one lane today for bridge inspection. Lane closures will begin at around 8 a.m. and continue until around 6 p.m. Crews will inspect both […]
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Two arrested on theft charges
Two people were arrested on theft charges yesterday evening by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 41-year-old Dwayne M. Padgett and 47-year-old Kandy A. Popplewell, both of Russell Springs, were arrested and charged with theft by […]
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Eli Fire Department responds to residential fire Friday night
The Eli Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence on Dockery Road off Parksridge Road Friday evening. Fire crews were called out at around 5:15 Friday evening. On scene, firefighters confirmed the […]
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Taylor County pitcher Cole McLean picks UK this time
by LARRY VAUGHT When he was 10 years old Cole McLean posed for a picture with Kentucky coach Nick Mingione after attending the UK Baseball Camp. Just over eight years later the Taylor County standout […]