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Talented group of returnees will lead Lady Laker Softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will have a new face as the head coach this season in Tonya Rexroat. Rexroat, who formerly coached the middle school team, takes over as an interim coach following the resignation of former coach Scott Jones, with... Read More.

KSP arrests Russell Springs man on numerous charges

Thursday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on a variety of charges late Wednesday afternoon, according to jail records. David B. Johnson, age 34, was taken into custody by Trooper Billy Begley […]

Bill expanding Kentucky organ donor program approved in legislature

Thursday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would expand Kentucky’s organ donor registry by providing more opportunities for people to register has passed the Kentucky Legislature and will now head to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. […]

RCH Board of Directors to hold special-called meeting Friday

Thursday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold a special-called meeting on Friday, March 11th at 4 p.m. in the Duo Broadband Boardroom to discuss “personnel issues” in an executive closed session. The board […]

Senate makes changes to state budget bill in Frankfort

Thursday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Senate has made changes to the executive branch budget bill that will run the state for the next two years. Keith West files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…

LWC awarded grant to support summer bridge program

Thursday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

A total of 29 programs at 25 Kentucky colleges and universities, including Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County, will receive grants of up to $200,000 each, totaling $3.5 million, to support summer bridge programs […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet tonight

Thursday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at Russell Springs City Hall. The council is expected to take on several items including discussion of approving the inter-local […]

Commodities to be given out today

Thursday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

Today, Judge-Executive Gary D. Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be distributing commodities at Russell Springs First Baptist Church, located at 392 E. Hwy […]

Laker Baseball has sights set on 4th Region title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

On the doorstep of the 4th Region Championship game last year, the Russell County Lakers fell just short in a comeback attempt against Franklin-Simpson. Walking off the field in Bowling Green at Nick Denes Field after a 5-3 defeat, the focus immediately turned to... Read More.

LIHEAP Crisis Component heating assistant period nearing an end

Thursday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

Time is running out for the LIHEAP Crisis Component enrollment period and with bitterly cold temperatures expected this weekend, households who are at risk of or currently experiencing a home heating crisis should act now. […]