Helm dropping out of Judge Executive race

Tuesday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

The list of candidates seeking the office of Russell County Judge Executive just got a little shorter. Republican candidate Landon Helm announced on social media over the weekend that he is removing himself from the […]

KY Senate advances bill to allow 18-year-olds to sell, serve alcohol

Tuesday, March 22 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky is on its way to joining many states where 18-year-olds can sell and serve alcoholic beverages. Currently, Kentucky sets the minimum age to sell and serve alcohol at 20, but House Bill 252 would […]

RCH Board of Directors to meet tonight

Tuesday, March 22 by Derek Aaron

Following a string of lengthy special-called meetings that included closed executive sessions, the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet once again this afternoon, however this time it will be for their regularly scheduled […]

Wee School to return in-person

Tuesday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

Wee School will return in-person this Friday. Wee School is a Kindergarten readiness program for children ages 3-5 that are not already enrolled in Kindergarten. On Friday, Wee School will take place from 9:30-10:45 at […]

Laker Tennis teams have strong showing against Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis teams had a successful day taking on Monroe County Monday. The boys finished with an overall 5-0 win. Jay Bailey, Jaxon Popplewell, and Joe Bolen each won their singles matches and the duo of Paxton Trautman and Carson Buras won in... Read More.

Lawson pitches shutout as Lakers top Indians in 2A Sectional | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

From the start of Monday night's matchup, Nathan Lawson had control of the game on the mound for the Russell County Lakers. Lawson, in the first start of his senior season, pitched a gem - a three-hit shutout as the Lakers topped the Adair... Read More.

Laker Softball wins at Marion County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team picked up win number 3 on the season in Lebanon last night with a 3-2 win over Marion County. The Lady Lakers were able to bounce back from an 0-2 deficit and rally late to pick up the win... Read More.

Ronnie Dale Coffey, age 68, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, March 22 by Sean Hammond

Ronnie Dale Coffey, 68, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Sunday, March 20th, at his residence surrounded by family. Ronnie was born in Glasgow, KY, on November 28, 1953, a son of the late Marion […]

Columbia man injured in Saturday collision

Monday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was injured in a collision Saturday morning on Highway 379 According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Gary Duncan, age 57, was operating an XB Scion traveling west on KY 379 when […]

Fatal collision in neighboring Adair County

Monday, March 21 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky State Police continue to investigate a two-vehicle fatal collision that happened on Sunday morning on Bridgewater Road in neighboring Adair County. Preliminary investigations show that Jessica Wilkinson, age 28, of Columbia, was driving a […]

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Helm dropping out of Judge Executive race

KY Senate advances bill to allow 18-year-olds to sell, serve alcohol

RCH Board of Directors to meet tonight

Wee School to return in-person

Laker Tennis teams have strong showing against Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson pitches shutout as Lakers top Indians in 2A Sectional | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Softball wins at Marion County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ronnie Dale Coffey, age 68, of Russell Springs

Columbia man injured in Saturday collision

Fatal collision in neighboring Adair County

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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