Jamestown man arrested on burglary, other charges late Monday

Wednesday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on a number of charges late Monday night. Charles Curnutte, age 54, was arrested and charged with burglary second degree, criminal mischief first degree, […]

Marissa Popplewell named RCEA Employee of the Month

Wednesday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

Marissa Popplewell was named the Russell County Education Association Classified Employee of the Month at Monday night’s meeting of the board of education. Popplewell, who has been teaching for 31 years, currently serves as an […]

Hearing on Cain murder case moved to next month

Wednesday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

A scheduled court proceeding in which Haiden Cain was set to appear in Russell Circuit Court on a charge of murder has been moved to next month. The case was passed until Monday, April 11. […]

Health and Wellness Coalition to meet Thursday

Wednesday, March 23 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Health and Wellness Coalition will meet on Thursday at noon in the Russell County Health Department conference room. It will be the first in-person meeting for the group since before the COVID-19 […]

RCMS girls soccer defeats Casey County, Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School girls soccer team picked up an 11-1 win over Casey County Monday night. Addison Coffey had a huge game, scoring 6 goals. Madison Weisbrodt also put up a big performance, scoring 3 goals, and Adriana Thomas added 2 goals.... Read More.

Stringer’s grand slam leads Lakers to win over Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

Trace Stringer's first home run for the Lakers came just in time. With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the 5th inning, and the Lakers trailing 6-5 over the Somerset Briar Jumpers, Stringer came to the plate and on the... Read More.

Tracy M. Thomas, age 87, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, March 22 by Sean Hammond

Tracy M. Thomas, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the Russell County Hospital. He was 87 years of age. Tracy was born in Casey County on March 26, 1934, son […]

Big day at the plate leads Lady Lakers to win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers had a big day at the plate Tuesday night, coming away with a 14-6 win to move to 4-1 on the season. Emma Popplewell hit a home run to pace the Lady Lakers offense, finishing with 3 RBI. Tarryn... Read More.

Renovations coming to Jamestown Elementary

Tuesday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

New floor tiles will be placed along the first floor of Jamestown Elementary after the board approved the request to solicit bids for the project from Superintendent Michael Ford at Monday night’s board of education […]

Jabez man arrested by state police

Tuesday, March 22 by Derek Aaron

A Jabez man was arrested Monday evening by Kentucky State Police on wanton endangerment and other charges, according to jail records. Jeffrey Cadaret, age 62, was taken into custody by Trooper Zach Scott and charged […]

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Jamestown man arrested on burglary, other charges late Monday

Marissa Popplewell named RCEA Employee of the Month

Hearing on Cain murder case moved to next month

Health and Wellness Coalition to meet Thursday

RCMS girls soccer defeats Casey County, Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stringer’s grand slam leads Lakers to win over Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tracy M. Thomas, age 87, of Russell Springs

Big day at the plate leads Lady Lakers to win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Renovations coming to Jamestown Elementary

Jabez man arrested by state police

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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