UK All-American Sprinter Abby Steiner Best Described as “Superstar” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, May 15 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Lonnie Greene thinks his wife has the best description of Kentucky All-American senior sprinter Abby Steiner. “Superstar. That is my wife’s words,” said Greene, UK’s head track coach. “Abby understands the gift God has blessed her with. He has honored all... Read More.

Leon Davis, age 85, of Glensfork community

Sunday, May 15 by WJRS Staff

Leon Davis of Glens Fork died on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 8:58 A.M. at TJ Health/Columbia. He was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 10amCT on Monday, May 16, 2022, […]

Glenvil McQueary, age 80, of Russell Springs

Saturday, May 14 by WJRS Staff

Glenvil McQueary, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 80 years of age. Born July 23, 1941, in Russell County, he […]

Geneva Stephens, age 90, of Russell Springs

Saturday, May 14 by WJRS Staff

Geneva Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. She was 90 years of age. Geneva was born September 26, 1931, in Russell County, daughter of the late […]

Roger L. Kernes, age 78, of Russell Springs

Saturday, May 14 by WJRS Staff

Roger L. Kernes, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 78 years of age. Born September 19, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri, he […]

Last day of early voting is today

Saturday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

The last day for early voting is today. Voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the South Kentucky RECC community room off Highway 127. Voters from any precinct or district […]

Increase in cost of asphalt could cost county thousands

Friday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

At this week’s fiscal court meeting, the court approved bids for a variety of road-related materials for the next fiscal year. One significant change was the cost of asphalt for road paving, which jumped from […]

Russell Springs Fire Department gearing up for upcoming WHAS Crusade

Friday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department is gearing up for the upcoming WHAS Crusade for Children fundraiser. Fire crews will once again be set up at the intersection of Highways 80 and 127, collecting donations. This […]

‘Kevin’s Kids’ concert this Saturday night

Friday, May 13 by Derek Aaron

Internationally-known guitarist and entertainer, Kevin Williams returns home to Russell Springs this weekend for his annual hometown concert to benefit the children in Russell County. Kevin continues to perform 60 to 80 concerts per year, […]

Russell Springs man arrested on theft, fleeing charges

Friday, May 13 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested late Wednesday on theft and other charges, according to jail records. Fredrick Katon, age 28, was taken into custody by Russell County Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps on charges of […]

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UK All-American Sprinter Abby Steiner Best Described as “Superstar” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Leon Davis, age 85, of Glensfork community

Glenvil McQueary, age 80, of Russell Springs

Geneva Stephens, age 90, of Russell Springs

Roger L. Kernes, age 78, of Russell Springs

Last day of early voting is today

Increase in cost of asphalt could cost county thousands

Russell Springs Fire Department gearing up for upcoming WHAS Crusade

‘Kevin’s Kids’ concert this Saturday night

Russell Springs man arrested on theft, fleeing charges

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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