New hunting, fishing license year begins today

Tuesday, March 1 by Derek Aaron

A new license year begins today, March 1st, and the year runs through the end of February 2023 for state hunting and fishing licenses, according to state wildlife officials. Licenses and permits can be purchased […]

Oscar Tshiebwe Set to Become Only Third Player in UK History with 500 Rebounds | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 1 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Only seven UK players have ever had 400 or more rebounds in a single season and Oscar Tshiebwe is one of them. After pulling off 18 rebounds against Arkansas, he has 445 this season — fourth best on the list and... Read More.

Long-vacant spec building in Russell Springs sold to CFMC

Monday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. has purchased the nearly 44,000 square foot spec building and the 6.5 acre lot it sits on in the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex, or former French Valley Business Park, […]

Gary R. Marcum, age 64, of Jamestown

Monday, February 28 by Sean Hammond

Gary R. Marcum, 64, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Sunday, February 27th, at his residence.Gary was born in Jamestown, KY on May 13, 1957, a son of the late Mary (Murray) and Forrest Marcum.He was […]

Masks now optional on Russell County school buses

Monday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

Masks are now optional on Russell County school buses. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford sent a call out to parents and school staff Sunday evening about the change. The new CDC order on mask […]

Another busy week in Frankfort for legislators

Monday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

The 2022 General Assembly continued its march forward last week with several key pieces of legislation being presented by legislators. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the activity…

Russell County Board of Education to meet today

Monday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The agenda for the meeting is below.

RCHS band members participate in MSU festival

Monday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

Several members of the Russell County High School Mighty Laker Band participated in the Murray State University Quad-State Festival over the weekend. Participants included Jazmine Curry, Jordynne Macdougall, Madison Macdougall, Karli Shields, Sally Wilson, Ashten […]

Russell Springs woman arrested in Wayne County

Monday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs woman was arrested in neighboring Wayne County late last week, according to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron. Melissa A. Roy was taken into custody on a Pulaski County District Court Complaint Warrant […]

Laker, Lady Laker Basketball players named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

Several Laker and Lady Laker Basketball players were named All-District last week at the 16th District Tournament. Hannah Yates, Aniyah Coffey, and Sophie Shearer were named All-District on the girls' side. On the boys' side, Mayes Gosser, Owen Loy, and Trace Stringer were named... Read More.

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Year: 2022

New hunting, fishing license year begins today

Oscar Tshiebwe Set to Become Only Third Player in UK History with 500 Rebounds | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Long-vacant spec building in Russell Springs sold to CFMC

Gary R. Marcum, age 64, of Jamestown

Masks now optional on Russell County school buses

Another busy week in Frankfort for legislators

Russell County Board of Education to meet today

RCHS band members participate in MSU festival

Russell Springs woman arrested in Wayne County

Laker, Lady Laker Basketball players named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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