Excused in-person absentee voting begins this week

Monday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Those who are qualified to vote absentee in the upcoming primary election but would like to do so in person can begin doing so this week. In-person absentee voting will take place Wednesday, Thursday, and […]

Quarles announces candidacy for governor

Monday, May 2 by Derek Aaron

Dr. Ryan Quarles, the state’s agriculture commissioner, announced over the weekend that he was entering the 2023 governor’s race, which could become crowded as more members of the GOP ponder whether or not to run […]

RSES Site-Base Council set to discuss upcoming principal vacancy today

Monday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Elementary School Site-Base Council is set to discuss the school’s upcoming principal vacancy today. Principal Rene Gossage is retiring at the end of the school year, and the council is set to […]

Jamestown man arrested by KSP on Friday

Monday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested by Kentucky State Police Friday afternoon. 46-year-old Michael Robertson was charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree, possession of a controlled substance third degree, failure to register transfer […]

Russell Springs man arrested for stealing automobile

Monday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested late Friday night for stealing an automobile. Terry Popplewell, 43, was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with theft of an automobile valued between $1,000 and […]

Over 10,000 new KY voters ahead of primary

Monday, May 2 by Derek Aaron

Voter registration recently saw a boost ahead of the May primary election here in Kentucky. Back in March, voter registration increased by 3,817 voters, with 10,698 new registrations, while 6,881 voters were removed – 5,874 […]

Grant funding available to assist in preventing youth crime

Monday, May 2 by Derek Aaron

Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner Vicki Reed have announced that applications are available for $364,600 in grant funding for public agencies and nonprofit programs to aid in preventing youth crime […]

RCHS Tennis performs well against Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Tennis Team took on Campbellsville last week. Below are the results. Boys SINGLES results Lucas McFall defeated Blake Settle 2 sets to 0. 6-0, 6-0. Boys DOUBLES results Jay Bailey and Jaxon Popplewell defeated Chase Hord and Tyler Smith... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball set to travel to Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team is set to travel to Southwestern today. The two teams have met once, a 7-2 Russell County win on April 16 as part of the Lady Laker Classic. Russell County currently sits at 16-7 on the season. Southwestern enters... Read More.

Laker Baseball wins in walk-off fashion over Warren East | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team won in walk-off fashion over the Warren East Raiders in a matchup of two of the top teams in the 4th Region on Saturday. A two-out single with the bases loaded by Camden Carpenter scored Maxon Gosser to give the... Read More.

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Year: 2022

Excused in-person absentee voting begins this week

Quarles announces candidacy for governor

RSES Site-Base Council set to discuss upcoming principal vacancy today

Jamestown man arrested by KSP on Friday

Russell Springs man arrested for stealing automobile

Over 10,000 new KY voters ahead of primary

Grant funding available to assist in preventing youth crime

RCHS Tennis performs well against Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball set to travel to Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball wins in walk-off fashion over Warren East | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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