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  • [ August 5, 2026 ] Feeding America Distribution Planned Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds WJRS News
  • [ August 5, 2026 ] Stephen Davis, 78, of Russell Springs Obituaries
  • [ August 4, 2026 ] Liberty Officials Urge Residents to Continue Water Conservation as Emergency Effort Continues WJRS News
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Russell County Schools Names Susan Stringer District Assessment Coordinator

July 10, 2026 WJRS Staff

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 […]

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Obituaries

Barry K. Guffey, 74, formerly of Jamestown

July 10, 2026 WJRS Staff

Barry K. Guffey, 74, of Stanford, KY formerly of Jamestown, passed away Friday, July 10th, at Stanford Crossing in Stanford, KY. Barry was born in Jamestown, KY on December 31, 1951, a son of the […]

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Russell Springs Begins $2 Million Water Line Replacement Project

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff

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, […]

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City of Russell Springs to Add 9-Hole Par 3 Golf Course at City Park

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff

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 […]

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Opioid Settlement Spending Varies Widely Across Lake Cumberland Area

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff

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 […]

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Russell County Extension Office Offers Resources for Farmers and Gardeners

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff

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 […]

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One Month Until School Starts: Superintendent Michael Ford Shares What’s Happening Behind the Scenes

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff

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 […]

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Russell Springs City Council to Meet Tonight; Walk-Bike Plan, Road Funding Among Agenda Items

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 6 o’clock at Russell Springs City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. Council members are scheduled to consider approval […]

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Liberty Reports Progress on Emergency Green River Water Pipeline

July 8, 2026 WJRS Staff

According to an update from the City of Liberty, crews are continuing to fuse and install pipeline that will carry water from the Green River to Lake Liberty, the reservoir that supplies drinking water to […]

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Laker Nation Heads to State: Six Russell County All-Star Teams Open Tournament Play

July 8, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County’s youngest baseball stars are set to take the field this week as the 2026 West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Tournament gets underway. Six Russell County Laker All-Star teams will compete at multiple tournament […]

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