Lakers, Lady Lakers in district tournament action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be in action in the 16th District Tournament in Albany tonight. The 4-seed Lady Lakers will take on the 1-seed Metcalfe County Lady Hornets beginning at 6 p.m. at Clinton County High School. In... Read More.

Booker and Towns Team Up at NBA All-Star Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 21 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky teammates Devin Booker and Karl-Anthony Towns were reunited at last weekend’s NBA All-Star Game. The last time they played together was the Final Four loss to Wisconsin to end UK’s 38-0 season in 2014-15.Booker now plays for Phoenix while... Read More.

11 RCHS band members participate in WKU Honors Band

Monday, February 21 by Derek Aaron

The 41st Annual Western Kentucky University Honors Band Clinic was held over the weekend in Bowling Green. The following Russell County High School band members participated in the honors band: Adam St. Pierre—junior, trumpet Jessie […]

Russell Springs, Jamestown recipients of Cleaner Water Program funding

Sunday, February 20 by Derek Aaron

Governor Andy Beshear made a stop in Russell Springs this past Friday, appearing at an event at the Lake Cumberland Area Development District, to award Jamestown and Russell Springs, as well as several other communities […]

2 arrested by KSP on meth charges

Sunday, February 20 by Derek Aaron

Two Russell Springs residents were arrested Friday afternoon by Kentucky State Police, according to jail records. Latasha Popplewell, 34, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance second degree (drug unspecified), and […]

Severe Weather Possible Tuesday

Sunday, February 20 by Sean Hammond

Good Sunday, everyone. Wanted to jump on here with a quick weekend update looking ahead to the upcoming work week. I want to first start with the potential for flooding rainfall this week. The National […]

Ruthie Pearl Brown, age 81, of Russell Springs

Saturday, February 19 by Sean Hammond

Ruthie Pearl Brown, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at the home of her daughter. She was 81 years of age. Ruthie was born at home in Russell Springs, on January […]

Mayor gives update on Jamestown Park playground

Friday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton gave WJRS News an update on the installation of playground equipment at the Jamestown City Park.

Russell County man attempts to escape Adair jail for 2nd time

Friday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

The Columbia Police Department was called to the Adair Regional Jail early Friday morning, February 18, 2022 after being advised an inmate had attempted to escape. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with Deputy Jailers who advised a […]

Proposed legislation would allow the legal sale of cannabis in the state

Friday, February 18 by Derek Aaron

Some legislators are pushing to allow for the legal sale of cannabis in certain situations in Kentucky. Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

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Lakers, Lady Lakers in district tournament action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Booker and Towns Team Up at NBA All-Star Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

11 RCHS band members participate in WKU Honors Band

Russell Springs, Jamestown recipients of Cleaner Water Program funding

2 arrested by KSP on meth charges

Severe Weather Possible Tuesday

Ruthie Pearl Brown, age 81, of Russell Springs

Mayor gives update on Jamestown Park playground

Russell County man attempts to escape Adair jail for 2nd time

Proposed legislation would allow the legal sale of cannabis in the state

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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