House moves historic budget plan, lawmakers override vetoes on redistricting

Monday, January 24 by Derek Aaron

The full might of the Kentucky General Assembly was on display this past week as lawmakers overrode two vetoes related to redistricting and advanced a landmark budget package off the House floor. Of the hundreds […]

Indiana woman arrested on multiple charges

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

An Indiana woman was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office early Sunday morning. Natalie Owens, age 29 of Columbus, Indiana, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and being a […]

Millie Neal, age 63, of Jamestown

Monday, January 24 by Sean Hammond

Millie Neal, age 63, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, January 22nd, at her residence.Millie was born in Jamestown, KY on November 10, 1958, a daughter of the late Rosetta (Silar) and Ezra Neal.Millie is survived […]

Laker Bowling wins pre-region tournament, prepares for region this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

On Saturday the Laker Bowling Team traveled to Phillips Lanes in Campbellsville to compete in the Taylor County Pre-Region Tournament. After the 9 games of qualifying, the Lady Lakers finished the tournament in 7th place. The Laker Boys were in 1st place after the... Read More.

Laker Swim wins big on senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lakers were back in action on Friday night after the weather tried to freeze out the Lakers Senior night meet. The Lakers honored their two seniors, Morgan Jones and Dawson Haydon, prior to the meet. The Lakers won 17 of 22 events on... Read More.

Lady Lakers Lose at Home Saturday to Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 23 by WJRS Staff

The Lady Laker basketball team took on Whitley County on Saturday afternoon at Russell County High School as part of the Kay Morris Classic. The Lady Lakers came up short, losing to the Whitley County squad by a score of 48-37. Hannah Yates had... Read More.

Lakers Win Two in a Row, Defeat Hart and Wayne | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 23 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys basketball team won two games over the weekend to improve their season record to 3-12. The Lakers went to Munfordville on Friday night to take on Hart County in a game that was scheduled on Thursday after the Taylor... Read More.

Center for Rural Development Accepting Mini-Grant Applications

Saturday, January 22 by Derek Aaron

The Center for Rural Development in Somerset is now accepting grant applications for the 2022 Kentucky Appalachian Regional Commission mini-grant program. The mini-grant program is open to qualified local units of government and non-profit entities […]

Several Counties Eligible for Agriculture Funding

Saturday, January 22 by Derek Aaron

Neighboring Adair and Casey counties along with nearby Green and Taylor counties joined 11 other counties as being eligible for expanded resources for agricultural producers as they rebuild operations following the recent string of severe […]

State’s Unemployment Rate at 3.9%

Saturday, January 22 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary December 2021 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The preliminary December 2021 jobless rate was down […]

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House moves historic budget plan, lawmakers override vetoes on redistricting

Indiana woman arrested on multiple charges

Millie Neal, age 63, of Jamestown

Laker Bowling wins pre-region tournament, prepares for region this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Swim wins big on senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Lose at Home Saturday to Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers Win Two in a Row, Defeat Hart and Wayne | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Center for Rural Development Accepting Mini-Grant Applications

Several Counties Eligible for Agriculture Funding

State’s Unemployment Rate at 3.9%

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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