U.S. Congress working to pass bill to boost US computer chip production

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The U.S. Congress is attempting to address a shortage of computer chips, used from everything from the automobile industry to medical devices, that would provide federal funding for tech companies to boost domestic production. The […]

Russell Springs man arrested by KSP over the weekend

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police over the weekend. According to jail records, 51-year-old Rocky Weddle was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree, possession of a […]

RCSO arrests man on multiple charges over the weekend

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Russell Springs man on multiple charges over the weekend. 34-year-old Alex Oakes of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, receiving stolen property, and contempt […]

Senate bill would offer second chances for those with enhanced misdemeanors

Monday, February 7 by Derek Aaron

A Senate Bill working its way through the General Assembly would make it possible for people convicted of enhanceable misdemeanors to clear their records if they remain law-abiding for a long enough time. Right now, […]

Cumberland, Green counties among grant recipients for dump cleanups

Monday, February 7 by Derek Aaron

Approximately $995,000 in grants has been awarded for the cleanup of 80 illegal dumps in 18 Kentucky counties, including in neighboring Cumberland County and nearby Green County. As part of the grant funding, counties must […]

State looking to hire correctional officers for prisons

Monday, February 7 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is currently hiring correctional officers to help fill 1,038 full- and part-time positions available at 13 state prisons across the commonwealth. To help attract and retain officers, an extra $2.13 […]

Laker Swim & Dive competes in regional tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim & Dive Team competed in the regional tournament over the weekend. A few accomplishments of note were: Jacob Phillips finished 2nd and qualified for the state tournament in the 500 freestyle. The girls swim team finished as the overall region runner-up.... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers host district foe Cumberland County on Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

Tonight will be senior night for the Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball programs. The Lady Lakers will start things off at 6 p.m. when they host the Cumberland County Lady Panthers in a district matchup. The Lady Lakers will look for their... Read More.

Melson, Stringer win region bowling titles | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling Team traveled to Philips Lanes in Campbellsville to compete in the KHSAA 2nd Region Tournament this past week. In the Singles Event, Makayla Melson, Korrin Therrien, Hailey Pankop, and Karlie Skaggs were in action for our Lady Lakers. After 3 games... Read More.

RCMS Lakers fall in second round of state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball team fell in the second round of the KBC state tournament to Marnel C. Moorman Middle School from Shelbyville over the weekend. The Lakers fell by a score of 38-30. In the opening round, the Lakers defeated... Read More.

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Month: February 2022

U.S. Congress working to pass bill to boost US computer chip production

Russell Springs man arrested by KSP over the weekend

RCSO arrests man on multiple charges over the weekend

Senate bill would offer second chances for those with enhanced misdemeanors

Cumberland, Green counties among grant recipients for dump cleanups

State looking to hire correctional officers for prisons

Laker Swim & Dive competes in regional tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers host district foe Cumberland County on Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Melson, Stringer win region bowling titles | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lakers fall in second round of state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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