KSP releases information on parkway accident earlier this week

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury collision on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway near Columbia on Tuesday around 2:44 p.m. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2011 GMC being operated by 41-year-old Daniel Lloyd […]

Less than a month until Russell County Fair

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

We are now less than a month from the 2022 Russell County Jaycees Fair. This year’s fair will begin on Friday, June 3 and run through Saturday, June 11. Friday will open with a horse […]

Albany inmate back in custody after more than a month on the run

Friday, May 6 by Derek Aaron

An inmate from the Wayne County Jail, who had escaped from custody through a chain link fence in the recreation yard back on March 25th, was picked up by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office on […]

Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine limited by FDA

Friday, May 6 by Derek Aaron

The US Food and Drug Administration has set limitations on the emergency use authorization of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine to people 18 and older for whom other vaccines aren’t appropriate or accessible and […]

County governments can apply for spay/neuter grants

Friday, May 6 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board is inviting county and metropolitan governments to apply for available grants to spay and neuter dogs and cats. The board will award up to $3,000 to each government on […]

Lakers scheduled to go on the road to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team is scheduled to go on the road to Boyle County today. The Lakers will take on the Rebels, beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT. The Lakers enter at 20-4 to take on the Rebels, who enter at 19-6.

Lawson named KY Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Senior pitcher and first baseman Nathan Lawson was named Kentucky Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week for the week of April 25-March 1. Over the course of the week, Lawson was 8-14 at the plate with 6 doubles, 2... Read More.

Cross promoted to assistant coach at WKU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Class of 2011 alumnus Martin Cross was recently promoted to the position of assistant coach for the Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball team. "Martin has been a part of our program for the last six years where he's showed tremendous... Read More.

Sherlene Rooks, age 72, of Columbia

Friday, May 6 by Sean Hammond

Sherlene Rooks, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Baptist Health of Louisville. She was 72 years of age. Sherlene was born in Russell County, on December 8, 1949, daughter of the […]

Candidate forum set for tonight

Thursday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Country 104.9 and Russell County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Candidate Forum will take place tonight at the Russell County Auditorium. The forum will take place from 6-9 p.m. and will include candidates for […]

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KSP releases information on parkway accident earlier this week

Less than a month until Russell County Fair

Albany inmate back in custody after more than a month on the run

Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine limited by FDA

County governments can apply for spay/neuter grants

Lakers scheduled to go on the road to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson named KY Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Cross promoted to assistant coach at WKU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sherlene Rooks, age 72, of Columbia

Candidate forum set for tonight

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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