RCHS to host scheduling meeting for students and parents tonight

Thursday, February 10 by Derek Aaron

A reminder that an important meeting for Russell County High School students and parents takes place this evening. The high school will hold a scheduling meeting on tonight at 6 p.m. at the Russell County […]

Ford introduced as new Laker Football Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

New Russell County Laker Football Coach Lucas Ford was introduced during a meet and greet ceremony at the Russell County ANC Wednesday evening. Ford spoke to a group of players, parents, former coaches, and community members about taking the job and the culture he... Read More.

Russell County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child pornography charge

Thursday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man arrested more than a year ago on child pornography charges was recently sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in Texas. Edward Lee Wheeler, age 27, entered a guilty plea in […]

17 COVID cases reported in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

17 new COVID cases were reported in Russell County on Wednesday. Russell County's incidence rate remains the second-highest in the district behind Taylor County and 25th among all counties in Kentucky. The death toll from COVID-19 in Russell County has risen to 75.

Russell Springs Police release January activity report

Wednesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police released their monthly activity report for the month of January. The department reported 3 DUI arrests last month, along with 48 traffic stops, 36 traffic citations, 13 traffic accidents (2 with […]

Russell Springs comes in below national average in cost of monthly household bills

Wednesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

A survey by the national company “doxoinsights” shows that Russell Springs residents pay quite a bit less than the national average in monthly household bills. The average amount paid in monthly household bills for Russell […]

Light Snow for Some this Weekend

Wednesday, February 9 by Sean Hammond

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Our weather has been calm the last few days with sunshine and temperatures in the mid 50’s. Some folks may get to 60 for the high today as our sunny weather continues. […]

District tournament schedules released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The 16th District Tournament schedules have been released. In the 3-way tie on the girls side, the Lady Lakers drew the #4 seed. They will take on the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets on Monday, February 21 at 6 p.m. The Lady Hornets won both... Read More.

House committee advances motor vehicle tax bill

Wednesday, February 9 by Derek Aaron

A bill that would require property valuation administrators to tax vehicle owners the same as they did in 2021 was approved by the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee in Frankfort on Tuesday. The bill, known […]

Nancy man charged in connection to animal rescue

Wednesday, February 9 by Derek Aaron

After more than a month, a man has been charged in connection to the discovery of almost 60 dead animals at a home in nearby Nancy in neighboring Pulaski County, according to a report in […]

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RCHS to host scheduling meeting for students and parents tonight

Ford introduced as new Laker Football Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child pornography charge

17 COVID cases reported in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Police release January activity report

Russell Springs comes in below national average in cost of monthly household bills

Light Snow for Some this Weekend

District tournament schedules released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

House committee advances motor vehicle tax bill

Nancy man charged in connection to animal rescue

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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