Late errors doom Lakers in upset loss to Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

A pair of late errors doomed the Lakers Tuesday as Russell County dropped its first district baseball game in five years to the Cumberland County Panthers by a score of 3-2. The Lakers had two errors in the top of the seventh inning as... Read More.

Oscar Tshiebwe Says His Father “Is My Hero” and Laid Foundation for His Faith | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 20 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Oscar Tshiebwe admits his father “is my hero” and laid the foundation for his strong faith in God that he has been sharing in various ways across the state since Kentucky’s basketball season ended.“He was a pastor. I grew up in... Read More.

Spring Story Stroll is today

Tuesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

The Spring Story Stroll, sponsored by the Russell County Family Resource Center and Russell County Public Library, will take place this evening. The event will take place today from 4-6 p.m. at the Russell County […]

Russell County School Board gives go-ahead to major athletic facilities upgrades

Tuesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education gave approval to move forward with a major athletic facilities upgrade at its meeting Monday night. The plan, which comes with a price tag of around $7.65M, would create […]

Mayor updates council on new 911 center

Tuesday, April 19 by Derek Aaron

A new 911 Center will soon be built in Russell Springs. Mayor Eddie Thomas gave an update on the center’s status to WJRS NEWS following last week’s meeting of the city council… Back in February, […]

New details released regarding theft from Russell Springs business

Tuesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

New details have emerged regarding the arrest of a Dunnville man on Friday by Kentucky State Police. According to Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce, 18-year-old Austin Passmore was arrested and charged with theft of […]

SkillsUSA members perform well at state competition

Tuesday, April 19 by Derek Aaron

Several SkillsUSA members from the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center placed at state competition in Louisville over the weekend: Eli Russell, Kaleb Carter, Skylier Allen placed first in Automated Manufacturing Logan Russell placed […]

Chamber of commerce to meet today at ANC

Tuesday, April 19 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly meeting today at the Russell County Schools’ ANC. The Russell County School System and Superintendent Michael Ford are hosting and sponsoring this month’s meeting, which […]

Russell Springs Police release March Activity Report

Tuesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of March. During the month, the department made 21 warrant arrests, initiated 14 traffic stops, worked 22 auto collisions, and answered 11 […]

Laker Baseball, Softball take on Cumberland County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball and Softball teams will both be in action in district play tonight. The Laker Baseball team will host Cumberland County with first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. The softball team will go on the road to Cumberland County with first pitch... Read More.

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Late errors doom Lakers in upset loss to Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Oscar Tshiebwe Says His Father “Is My Hero” and Laid Foundation for His Faith | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Spring Story Stroll is today

Russell County School Board gives go-ahead to major athletic facilities upgrades

Mayor updates council on new 911 center

New details released regarding theft from Russell Springs business

SkillsUSA members perform well at state competition

Chamber of commerce to meet today at ANC

Russell Springs Police release March Activity Report

Laker Baseball, Softball take on Cumberland County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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