Wilson says vacationers still choosing Lake Cumberland despite rising inflation

Thursday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson says that despite inflation causing rising gasoline costs, vacationers are still choosing to visit Lake Cumberland and the outlook for the summer tourism season is strong. [cpm-player skin=”device-player-skin” width=”100%” […]

KSP to conduct safety traffic checkpoints

Thursday, June 2 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will […]

Back to School Bash returning in August

Thursday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Back to School Bash will be returning this August. The event returns for the first time since 2019 after being cancelled the previous two years. The event brings churches and other organizations […]

Local gas prices continue to soar

Thursday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices continue to soar, following a state and national trend. AAA showed the average price of gasoline in Russell County to be $4.32 on Wednesday, but most gas stations in the county were […]

Free fishing weekend is coming up

Thursday, June 2 by Derek Aaron

You can try your hand at fishing in Kentucky at no charge during free fishing weekend, June 4-5, according to state wildlife officials. The first weekend of June is designated each year by the Kentucky […]

Karter Knox, Younger Brother of Former UK Star Kevin Knox, Being Sought by UK and UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Five -star sophomore shooting guard Karter Knox of Tampa is already on the recruiting radar of both Kentucky coach John Calipari and Louisville coach Kenny Payne.However, that’s not a big surprise since his older brother, Kevin, played at Kentucky and was... Read More.

Laker Baseball team takes on Madison Central in state tourney opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will take on Madison Central in the opening round of the Clark's Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament today. The Lakers will take the field against the Indians at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington with first pitch scheduled for 4 p.m. This... Read More.

Tourism Director talks about big weekend on Lake Cumberland

Wednesday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Memorial Day Weekend serves as the unofficial kickoff of the summer tourism season in Russell County. Memorial Day Weekend is typically the first big weekend where boats from visitors hit the waters of Lake Cumberland. […]

Jo Ann Polston, age 77, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, June 1 by Sean Hammond

Jo Ann Polston, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Medical Center, of Bowling Green. She was 77 years of age. Jo Ann was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on June […]

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Wilson says vacationers still choosing Lake Cumberland despite rising inflation

KSP to conduct safety traffic checkpoints

Back to School Bash returning in August

Local gas prices continue to soar

Free fishing weekend is coming up

Karter Knox, Younger Brother of Former UK Star Kevin Knox, Being Sought by UK and UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball team takes on Madison Central in state tourney opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tourism Director talks about big weekend on Lake Cumberland

Jo Ann Polston, age 77, of Russell Springs

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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

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