Russell County residents among those to graduate from Campbellsville University

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County residents were among those to graduate from Campbellsville University at the Spring 2022 commencement. Russell County residents graduating from Campbellsville University were: Karisa Gentry Hope Owens Britney Cress Abigail Coffey Madison Coffey […]

Memorial Day weekend to see increase in seatbelt enforcement

Tuesday, May 24 by Derek Aaron

As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is joining law enforcement around the state for the annual Click It or Ticket campaign, encouraging motorists to buckle up and […]

Hospital Board to meet today

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The meeting will be at 4 p.m. and take place in the boardroom at Duo Broadband. We’ll have more from the […]

KSP says driver in parkway accident earlier this month now unidentified

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police now say the driver in a two-vehicle collision that closed the Cumberland Parkway for several hours earlier this month is unidentified. The preliminary investigation indicated 41-year-old Daniel Lloyd of Glasgow was the […]

Russell Springs woman arrested in Cumberland County

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Cumberland County early Sunday morning. Mary A. Williamson, age 22, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal littering, tampering with physical evidence, […]

Russell Springs woman arrested Monday morning

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested late Monday morning. According to jail records, 28-year-old Leslie M. Owens was charged with criminal trespassing third degree, criminal mischief third degree, and resisting arrest. Owens was arrested by […]

McFall advances to region tennis championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Junior tennis player Lucas McFall advanced to the Region Championship with a 6-3, 6-0 win in the semifinals yesterday. McFall will play in the region championship at South Warren High School today. The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30... Read More.

Aaron’s big night leads Lakers to region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Senior Nick Aaron had a big performance last night as the Russell County Lakers defeated the Barren County Trojans to 5-1 to advance to the 4th Region semifinals. Aaron got the nod on the mound, pitching 7 innings and giving up just two hits... Read More.

Incoming Freshman Livingston Has Brother at Kentucky State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 24 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Incoming Kentucky freshman basketball player Chris Livingston, a top 10 national player, is bringing a family member with him to Kentucky to play basketball — just not at UK. His twin brother, Cordell, is a 6-0 guard who will be playing... Read More.

Jerry Gentry, age 68, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, May 24 by Sean Hammond

Jerry Gentry, of Russell Springs, known by his community as “The Can Man”, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at his home. He was 68 years of age. Jerry was born March 16, 1954, […]

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Russell County residents among those to graduate from Campbellsville University

Memorial Day weekend to see increase in seatbelt enforcement

Hospital Board to meet today

KSP says driver in parkway accident earlier this month now unidentified

Russell Springs woman arrested in Cumberland County

Russell Springs woman arrested Monday morning

McFall advances to region tennis championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Aaron’s big night leads Lakers to region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Incoming Freshman Livingston Has Brother at Kentucky State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jerry Gentry, age 68, 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