County to receive nearly $32 million for road projects

Friday, April 22 by Derek Aaron

Russell County is set to receive nearly $32 million in funding for road and infrastructure projects, according to the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort. As part of the 2022 through 2024 biennial highway construction plan, […]

Gossage to retire as RSES Principal at end of year

Friday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary School Principal Rene Gossage will be retiring at the end of the year. Gossage’s retirement was part of the school district’s personnel report announced at the board of education meeting earlier this […]

Russell Springs man arrested on strangulation, other charges

Friday, April 22 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Russell Springs Police on Thursday morning on strangulation and other charges, according to jail records. Ronald L. Webb, Jr., age 38, was taken into custody by Lt. Bobby […]

Legislation signed into law by governor

Friday, April 22 by Derek Aaron

Governor Andy Beshear signed 14 pieces of legislation into law this week. Among the legislation is House Bill 206, which prevents anyone convicted of various sex crimes from being certified as a peace officer in […]

Local resident receives prestigious LWC scholarship

Friday, April 22 by Derek Aaron

This week, Lindsey Wilson College junior Tristan Roy of Russell Springs received the Alma Jones Wade Scholarship Award by LWC President William T. Luckey Jr. during the college’s Honors Convocation in Biggers Sports Center. The […]

RCMS Softball scores 18 runs in shutout win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team scored 18 runs, including 13 in the 4th inning, to come away with an 18-0 win over Campbellsville on Thursday. In the pitcher's circle, Brylie Jo Hardwick gave up just two hits and a walk, along with... Read More.

Luttrell’s shutout propels Lakers to district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team picked up a district win on the road at Clinton County Thursday night, thanks to a masterful performance from senior Cody Luttrell on the mound. Luttrell went the distance, only giving up two hits and a walk while... Read More.

RCMS girls soccer defeats Meece Middle | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls soccer team defeated Meece Middle School on Thursday by a score of 3-2. Three different Lady Lakers scored a goal in the game with Adriana Thomas, Madison Weisbrodt, and Addison Coffey each scoring a goal. The RCMS boys... Read More.

UK All-American Catcher Having Big Year for UK Softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 21 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT There was no way Kentucky All-American catcher Kayla Kowalik was going to match the numbers she had last season when she led the nation in batting average at .495 and set school records also for consecutive games with a hit (26),... Read More.

REMEMBERING THOSE WE LOST: Local recovery center spreads awareness of drug overdoses

Thursday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

Black balloons, many inscribed with the name of a family member or friend gone too soon, floated through the sky in Russell Springs yesterday afternoon. At SPARC Recovery Center in Russell Springs, clients, family, friends, […]

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County to receive nearly $32 million for road projects

Gossage to retire as RSES Principal at end of year

Russell Springs man arrested on strangulation, other charges

Legislation signed into law by governor

Local resident receives prestigious LWC scholarship

RCMS Softball scores 18 runs in shutout win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Luttrell’s shutout propels Lakers to district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS girls soccer defeats Meece Middle | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK All-American Catcher Having Big Year for UK Softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

REMEMBERING THOSE WE LOST: Local recovery center spreads awareness of drug overdoses

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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