Semi wreck blocks highway for 7+ hours

Thursday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

A freightliner semi that wrecked early Wednesday morning left Highway 55 blocked for several hours. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, a 2012 freightliner semi hauling 38,000 pounds of steel rebar failed to negotiate […]

Committee in progress of creating next year’s school calendar

Thursday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools District Calendar Committee is in the process of creating next year’s school calendar. This committee includes teachers, school administrators, school staff, and members of the business and tourism communities. The committee […]

Beshear proposes changes following Adair County Youth Detention Center riot

Thursday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear is proposing significant changes following a riot at the Adair County Youth Detention Center last month. One of the proposals is having a facility for female detainees only. That proposal stems from […]

Russell County sees positive changes in local health over last five years

Thursday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Youth Advocates Kentucky Kids Count Data Center shows Russell County has experienced some positive changes in local health over the last five years. The most dramatic change was in teen […]

Restaurant and Retail Inspections Report

Thursday, December 1 by Derek Aaron

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspection report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. These inspections took place in November. Lake Cumberland State Park-99 percent, dishwasher not operating correctly in sanitizing cycle. […]

RCHS SBDM to meet today in special, closed session

Thursday, December 1 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County High School Site Base Decision Making Council will hold a special-called meeting this afternoon in the high school’s library. The meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. The lone item on the […]

Ambulance board to meet Friday

Thursday, December 1 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Ambulance Service Board of Directors will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow, Friday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the EMS building on Ferco Way in Jamestown. On the agenda is the approval […]

Laker Swim & Dive picks up big win on Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim and Dive Team came away with a big win at the team's home meet on Tuesday. The Lakers finished with a team score of 321, defeating Danville, Barren County, and Pulaski County High Schools. Some of the highlights of the meet... Read More.

RCMS Basketball to host Hart County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams will host Hart County tonight. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams will be in action, with the first game getting underway at 5 p.m.

School attendance dips slightly Tuesday

Wednesday, November 30 by Derek Aaron

A look at Russell County school attendance numbers for Tuesday shows attendance dipped slightly from Monday’s attendance. Districtwide, attendance was at 90.4 percent Tuesday, down from 92.3 percent reported on Monday. Salem Elementary at 88.9 […]

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Semi wreck blocks highway for 7+ hours

Committee in progress of creating next year’s school calendar

Beshear proposes changes following Adair County Youth Detention Center riot

Russell County sees positive changes in local health over last five years

Restaurant and Retail Inspections Report

RCHS SBDM to meet today in special, closed session

Ambulance board to meet Friday

Laker Swim & Dive picks up big win on Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Basketball to host Hart County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School attendance dips slightly Tuesday

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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