Columbia man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at teenage neighbor

Wednesday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested Monday night after he reportedly pointed a gun at a teenager walking a dog. According to Columbia Police, officers responded to Grissom Street in Columbia Monday night after the parents […]

Local blood drive to be held tomorrow

Wednesday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow. The blood drive will take place at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All donors will receive a free […]

Deadline nearing to receive discount on property tax bills

Wednesday, October 26 by Derek Aaron

The deadline to receive a two percent discount on county property tax bills is approaching. Bills paid from now until November 1st receive the discount. Those paid between November 2 and December 31 are the […]

Grand jury indicts 16

Wednesday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury indicted 16 individuals yesterday. Those indicted included the following: Adam Mann, 37, of Russell Springs, on charges of burglary first degree, two counts of assault third degree, two counts of […]

Russell County COVID numbers continue to outpace surrounding counties

Wednesday, October 26 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 29 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, down from last week’s total of 39 cases but still the highest number of COVID cases in the Lake […]

Lady Lakers lose heartbreaker in region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and Allen County-Scottsville went down to the wire last night in a 4th Region Tournament matchup, but it was the Lady Patriots coming out on top in five sets by a score of 3-2. The Lady Lakers won the first set over... Read More.

Womack named 4th Region Volleyball Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County's Faith Womack was named 4th Region Volleyball Coach of the Year on Tuesday. Womack, in her fourth year at the helm of the Russell County program, led the Lady Lakers to one of the best seasons in school history and a 16th... Read More.

RCMS Football falls in conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Football team fell in the conference championship game to Campbellsville Tuesday night. The Lakers fell to the Eagles by a score of 20-0. The middle school Lakers finish the season with a 9-3 record and runner-up in the Central... Read More.

Jamestown Elementary sees mixed results from state assessment

Tuesday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary saw mixed results from the recent state assessment data. Jamestown received an overall score of 62.1, which placed them in the yellow, or medium, category. Jamestown scored in the yellow in both combined […]

Russell Springs man arrested on theft charges over the weekend

Tuesday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on theft charges over the weekend. Ryan James Hanyzewski, age 44, was arrested and charged with theft by failure to make required disposition of property and receiving stolen property […]

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Columbia man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at teenage neighbor

Local blood drive to be held tomorrow

Deadline nearing to receive discount on property tax bills

Grand jury indicts 16

Russell County COVID numbers continue to outpace surrounding counties

Lady Lakers lose heartbreaker in region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Womack named 4th Region Volleyball Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Football falls in conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jamestown Elementary sees mixed results from state assessment

Russell Springs man arrested on theft charges over the weekend

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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