Articles by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Courthouse will be closed today in observance of funeral services for H.M. Bottom. Anyone needing a sheriff’s deputy or law enforcement assistance can still contact Russell County Dispatch at 270-343-6600. Russell Springs […]

FRANKFORT— While most of the world quarantined, first responders faced the COVID-19 pandemic head on. Unfortunately, some first responders have died from COVID-19 after being exposed in the line of duty, and their families quickly […]

The Russell County Board of Education received some unexpected funds for its food service budget recently. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the school district received $167,629 in federal stimulus money to help offset extra […]

Of today’s 110 reported cases, 98 (89%) were unvaccinated and 19 of today’s cases (17%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Area children and their family members are invited to Lindsey Wilson College for its first-ever “Drive-Thru Safe Halloween.” The COVID-19 friendly trick-or-treat event will be held in lieu of the traditional campus Halloween event that […]

Of today’s 196 reported cases, 180 (92%) were unvaccinated and 44 of today’s cases (22%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson has ordered all flags in the county to be lowered to half-mast today and tomorrow in remembrance of H.M. Bottom.  

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will compete for the 16th district championship in Cumberland County tonight. The Lady Lakers came away with a 3-0 win against Metcalfe County on Monday night to clinch […]