Russell County Schools receive additional $879,000+ in SEEK funds

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will receive an additional $879,716 in SEEK funds for the 2022-2023 school year. The Support Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK) funding program is a formula driven allocation of state provided funds to […]

Sheriff’s office arrests two for drug trafficking in church parking lot

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made a pair of arrests Sunday evening after deputies were called to investigate a suspicious person in a church parking lot. According to Sheriff Derek Polston, deputies were called to […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug, other charges

Monday, May 16 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Sunday morning by the Russell Springs Police Department on drug and other charges, according to jail records. Brandie Asher, age 28, was arrested by RSPD Officer Debra Necessary for […]

Jamestown Utilities to begin flushing water distribution system

Monday, May 16 by Derek Aaron

Jamestown Utilities will be flushing their distribution system in the Bernard Ridge and Pleasant Hill areas beginning today, Monday, May 16th, according to city officials. The process should take three to four weeks. Customers could […]

School board to meet today

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 5 p.m. The board will also recognize the CU Excellence in Teaching Award winners, along with configuration of youth service […]

Jamestown Police release April activity report

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department has released its monthly activity report for the month of April. The police department received 122 calls for service, performed 15 arrests, opened 9 criminal cases, performed 19 motorist assists, and […]

RCHS Bass fishing duo finishes 2nd at state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bass Fishing duo of Will Stephens and Lucas Wray finished second in the KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship over the weekend. The duo of Stephens and Wray finished with a combined catch of 23 pounds and 12 ounces, only... Read More.

Lakers go 1-2 at CU Classic, begin district tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team went 1-2 over the weekend at the CU Tiger Alumni Classic, being shutout twice with a 6-0 loss to DuPont Manual and a 4-0 loss to Marion County. The Lakers win came via an 11-1 win over Thomas Nelson. In... Read More.

Lady Lakers lose close one to Garrard County, host Marion County in regular season finale tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team lost a close to Garrard County in the Don Franklin Showcase Saturday by a score of 3-2. Sophie Shearer led the Lady Lakers with a pair of hits and an RBI, while Payton Kinnett also drove in a run... Read More.

Betty Ann Ashbrook, age 75, of Russell Springs

Sunday, May 15 by Sean Hammond

Betty Ann Ashbrook, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at T.J. Samson Hospital, in Glasgow. She was 75 years of age. Betty was born at home, in Russell County, on November […]

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Russell County Schools receive additional $879,000+ in SEEK funds

Sheriff’s office arrests two for drug trafficking in church parking lot

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug, other charges

Jamestown Utilities to begin flushing water distribution system

School board to meet today

Jamestown Police release April activity report

RCHS Bass fishing duo finishes 2nd at state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers go 1-2 at CU Classic, begin district tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers lose close one to Garrard County, host Marion County in regular season finale tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Betty Ann Ashbrook, age 75, of Russell Springs

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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