Year: 2025

Due to a water main being hit, a boil water advisory is in effect for residents of Baldett Drive in Russell Springs. The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. Please boil water […]

Russell County Hospital is continuing to move forward with its planned expansion project. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson gave the board of directors an update at this week’s meeting on the project. Stay tuned to WJRS […]

Eleven local students were named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Fall 2024 semester. Sarah K. Loy Peyton S. Sumner Blake W. Bolin Matilyn M. Wilson Tarryn A. Reynolds Aylee J. […]

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, […]