Long-vacant spec building in Russell Springs sold to CFMC

Monday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. has purchased the nearly 44,000 square foot spec building and the 6.5 acre lot it sits on in the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex, or former French Valley Business Park, […]

Gary R. Marcum, age 64, of Jamestown

Monday, February 28 by Sean Hammond

Gary R. Marcum, 64, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Sunday, February 27th, at his residence.Gary was born in Jamestown, KY on May 13, 1957, a son of the late Mary (Murray) and Forrest Marcum.He was […]

Masks now optional on Russell County school buses

Monday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

Masks are now optional on Russell County school buses. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford sent a call out to parents and school staff Sunday evening about the change. The new CDC order on mask […]

Another busy week in Frankfort for legislators

Monday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

The 2022 General Assembly continued its march forward last week with several key pieces of legislation being presented by legislators. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the activity…

Russell County Board of Education to meet today

Monday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The agenda for the meeting is below.

RCHS band members participate in MSU festival

Monday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

Several members of the Russell County High School Mighty Laker Band participated in the Murray State University Quad-State Festival over the weekend. Participants included Jazmine Curry, Jordynne Macdougall, Madison Macdougall, Karli Shields, Sally Wilson, Ashten […]

Russell Springs woman arrested in Wayne County

Monday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs woman was arrested in neighboring Wayne County late last week, according to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron. Melissa A. Roy was taken into custody on a Pulaski County District Court Complaint Warrant […]

Laker, Lady Laker Basketball players named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

Several Laker and Lady Laker Basketball players were named All-District last week at the 16th District Tournament. Hannah Yates, Aniyah Coffey, and Sophie Shearer were named All-District on the girls' side. On the boys' side, Mayes Gosser, Owen Loy, and Trace Stringer were named... Read More.

Karl Anthony Towns Helps Lexington High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 28 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Remember how Kentucky coach John Calipari is always talking about servant leadership and how important he believes that is to instill in his basketball players at UK. The players annually are involved in various service projects because of Calipari and often... Read More.

Two arrested on meth, other charges

Monday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

Two Russell County residents were arrested on Sunday afternoon on methamphetamine and other charges, according to jail records. Justin Emerson, 31, of Russell Springs, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Corey Meyer on charges of possession […]

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Month: February 2022

Long-vacant spec building in Russell Springs sold to CFMC

Gary R. Marcum, age 64, of Jamestown

Masks now optional on Russell County school buses

Another busy week in Frankfort for legislators

Russell County Board of Education to meet today

RCHS band members participate in MSU festival

Russell Springs woman arrested in Wayne County

Laker, Lady Laker Basketball players named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Karl Anthony Towns Helps Lexington High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two arrested on meth, other charges

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown