Month: July 2026

The Russell County 8U Lady Lakers are making history this weekend as they become the first 8-and-under softball team from Russell County to qualify for the Kentucky State Tournament. The Lady Lakers will travel to […]

From Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford   I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Susan Stringer has been selected as the district’s new District Assessment Coordinator. Mrs. Stringer brings many years of experience in […]

A major infrastructure improvement project is now underway in the City of Russell Springs, replacing some of the city’s oldest water lines. Cleary Construction of Tompkinsville has begun work on the city’s cast iron, asbestos, […]

The City of Russell Springs is preparing to add a new recreational attraction to its city park. During Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting, Mayor Eddie Thomas and the Russell Springs City Council announced plans to […]

New information from Kentucky’s opioid settlement dashboard shows how surrounding Lake Cumberland communities are using millions of dollars received through opioid lawsuit settlements. As we reported Wednesday, Russell County has received more than $662,000 through […]

As the growing season continues across Russell County, the focus now shifts from planting to maintaining healthy crops and gardens. Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Jonathan Oakes says by this point in the […]

WJRS News Begins Back-to-School Series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford Today, WJRS News begins the first in a multi-part series as we sit down with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford to discuss […]