Read Across Russell County draws large crowd

Wednesday, March 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was full of activity Tuesday evening for Read Across Russell County, an event promoting reading in the community, particularly among children. The Russell County Education Association and the Russell County […]

Duo Broadband seeking out funding, grant opportunities

Wednesday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

During the pandemic age, grant and funding opportunities seem to be widely available for those willing to seek them out. Duo Broadband is doing its part to secure some of that funding for broadband projects […]

Severe Weather Possible Tonight

Wednesday, March 30 by Sean Hammond

Happy Wednesday, everyone! A strong storm system will drop into the area later tonight and that will set the stage for the potential of strong to severe thunderstorms. Let’s first talk about what we can […]

COVID-19 positivity rate declines in KY; omicron subvariant now dominant strain

Wednesday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

Russell County now finds itself in the Medium, or yellow, category of COVID-19 community spread in the latest data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kentucky’s positivity rate now stands at 2.29 […]

‘Charter Schools’ bill heads to governor’s desk

Wednesday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

The issue of charter schools in Kentucky has been a topic of much discussion in Frankfort and throughout the state in recent days. The passage of House Bill 9 this week now sends the bill […]

Bill increasing criminal penalties for crimes during natural, man-made disasters advances

Wednesday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

Thieves looking to steal property in an area impacted by a natural or man-made disaster will face harsher penalties under Senate Bill 179. The Kentucky House of Representatives approved the measure Tuesday. During a declaration […]

Lady Laker Softball falls to Somerset in 8 innings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team dropped a close game against Somerset Tuesday night, falling 12-9 in 8 innings. The Lady Lakers fell down 5-0 in the top of the first inning, but battled back to take the lead and the game ended... Read More.

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Read Across Russell County draws large crowd

Duo Broadband seeking out funding, grant opportunities

Severe Weather Possible Tonight

COVID-19 positivity rate declines in KY; omicron subvariant now dominant strain

‘Charter Schools’ bill heads to governor’s desk

Bill increasing criminal penalties for crimes during natural, man-made disasters advances

Lady Laker Softball falls to Somerset in 8 innings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board to address student vaping/tobacco use in special meeting on Wednesday

Gusty Winds and Severe Weather Possible for Wednesday

Charter school bill breezes through Senate committee

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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