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Three sent to hospital following Tuesday afternoon wreck

Three people were sent to the hospital following a three-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 127 in front of McDonald’s Tuesday afternoon. According to Russell Springs Police, a 2008 Kia Sorento operated by 62-year-old Mary […]

Superintendent Ford gives update on new athletic complex

Work is continuing on the new athletic complex at Russell County High School. Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the latest developments in the project. [cpm-player skin=”device-player-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”https://lakercountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Ford-Athletics.mp3″]Ford Athletics[/cpm-item] [/cpm-player]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on multiple charges yesterday. According to jail records, 40-year-old Brent Grimsley was arrested and charged with operating on a suspended or revoked license, failure to […]

Lyle W. Bunch, age 73, of Russell Springs

Lyle W. Bunch, 73, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Saturday, June 18th, at NHC Healthcare, Glasgow, KY. Lyle was born in Jamestown, KY on March 23, 1949, a son of the late Dorothy (Appleby) […]