Local educators selected for CU award

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County teachers were selected to represent Russell County for the Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. Melinda Wright, Lindsey Gibson, and Carol Ackerman were chosen for the award. The local educators will be […]

Russell Springs man arrested by KSP on multiple charges

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on Sunday on multiple charges. According to jail records, Christopher Smothers, age 38, was arrested and charged with trafficking in more than two grams of […]

Russell County back in green on new COVID map

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is back in the green on the latest COVID data map from the CDC. Being in the green, the best color category possible, means that Russell County has had less than 10 COVID-related […]

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is underway

Monday, April 4 by Derek Aaron

In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is driving home a life-saving message for all motorists – buckle up and put the phone down. “Kentuckians can […]

RCHS Bass Fishers qualify for state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bass Fishing Team traveled to Land Between the Lakes last weekend to fish in the KBN High School Kentucky Lake Tournament. Lucas Wray and Will Stephens placed 8th out of 74 teams at the high school level with two... Read More.

RCMS Softball remains undefeated with win over Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team remained undefeated with a 17-0 win over Adair County on Friday. Brylie Jo Hardwick pitched a 3 inning no-hitter, striking out 3 of the 9 batters she faced. The Lady Lakers scored 3 runs in the first... Read More.

Laker Tennis struggles against Greenwood ; McFall, Grant pick up singles wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis team faced some struggles against a talented Greenwood team on Friday. The Lakers lost all four doubles contests, but picked up two singles wins. In the boys 1 seed matchup, Russell County's Lucas McFall defeated Greenwood's Dylan Detheridge 2 sets to... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball splits weekend contests in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Lady Laker Softball team is in Myrtle Beach, participating in the Cal Ripken Classic. The Lady Lakers played two games over the weekend, splitting the two contests. The Lady Lakers defeated Our Lady Sacred Heart by a score of... Read More.

Laker Baseball picks up 3 wins over the weekend in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team had a big weekend in the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach. The Lakers picked up three wins over the weekend. The Lakers knocked off Archbishop Carroll from Pennsylvania by a score of 9-1 on Friday. Nathan Lawson had a... Read More.

Avalanches In Life Are Unpredictable

Monday, April 4 by WJRS Staff

BY Tommy Druen Avalanches are difficult to predict. There are a host of factors that go into the forecasting about them such as wind, precipitation and temperature. At the end of the day though, it’s […]

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Local educators selected for CU award

Russell Springs man arrested by KSP on multiple charges

Russell County back in green on new COVID map

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is underway

RCHS Bass Fishers qualify for state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball remains undefeated with win over Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Tennis struggles against Greenwood ; McFall, Grant pick up singles wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball splits weekend contests in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball picks up 3 wins over the weekend in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Avalanches In Life Are Unpredictable

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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