Adair County porch pirate apprehended

Monday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

Officers from the Columbia Police Department were dispatched to a theft at a residence on Fairground Street early last week. The caller reported a subject was caught on their security cameras stealing a package. Officers […]

Change made in girls basketball game tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

A slight change has been made to the girls basketball game at Laker Gym tonight. The JV game will feature the Lady Lakers taking on Glasgow, with the varsity game featuring the Lady Lakers taking on Somerset. Tipoff for the JV game is at... Read More.

RCHS Cheerleaders have strong showing at nationals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Cheerleading team had a strong showing at national competitions in Florida over the weekend. The team finished 3rd in the Large CoEd Game Day competition, along with a 5th place finish in the Large CoEd event the night before.

Ellis, Grider, Pippen, and 2017 team to be inducted into Lady Laker Court of Honor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

Two former Russell County players and a former Lady Laker Coach will be inducted into the Court of Honor Monday night at halftime of the Lady Lakers matchup with Somerset. Former players LeeAnn Grider and Amy Ellis will be inducted, along with former Lady... Read More.

Lakers fall to Pulaski County on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

On Saturday, the Lakers went to Pulaski County High School to take on the 12th-region leader Maroons. The Maroons won by a score of 95-56, moving the Lakers to 4-20 on the season while the Maroons go to 25-1. Mayes Gosser led the scoring... Read More.

Russell Co. getting new KDFWR conservation officer

Sunday, February 13 by Derek Aaron

Russell County will be getting one of the state’s five newest conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Charles Houk, who previously served in law enforcement in Taylor County, will serve […]

Adair, Casey, Taylor counties receive infrastructure funding

Sunday, February 13 by Derek Aaron

Nearby Taylor and neighboring Adair and Casey counties received funding this past week to provide cleaner drinking water and improved sewer and wastewater systems, according to Governor Andy Beshear. The Columbia/Adair Utilities District is receiving […]

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Month: February 2022

Adair County porch pirate apprehended

Change made in girls basketball game tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Cheerleaders have strong showing at nationals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ellis, Grider, Pippen, and 2017 team to be inducted into Lady Laker Court of Honor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall to Pulaski County on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Co. getting new KDFWR conservation officer

Adair, Casey, Taylor counties receive infrastructure funding

Local man arrested on burglary, other charges

Russell Springs woman arrested in Columbia over the weekend

Ezra Lee Wilson, age 89, of Russell Springs

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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