Russell Springs planning to build new playground, splash pad at city park

Friday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

The city of Russell Springs is planning to build a new playground and splash pad at the city park. The city council voted to appropriate funds from the American Rescue Plan Act for the project, […]

Gas prices vary locally

Friday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

Gas prices varied locally in Russell County on Thursday. Some stations across the county were selling as low as $3.29 while others were selling at $3.49. According to AAA, the average price of gas in […]

Adair County woman arrested on gun charge

Friday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County woman was arrested locally on Wednesday on a firearm charge. Hannah Philpott, age 18, was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with receiving a stolen firearm. Philpott was arrested […]

Temporary closure scheduled for KY 768 in Adair County

Friday, October 14 by Derek Aaron

KY 768 in neighboring Adair County will be temporarily closed on Monday, October 17th, as part of an ongoing bridge deck restoration project. KY 768 will be closed at mile point 1.4 (Big Creek Bridge) […]

Early muzzleloader season up next for deer hunters

Friday, October 14 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky’s early muzzleloader season for whitetail deer is this weekend, October 15-16, giving hunters another opportunity to harvest the state’s most popular big-game animal. Muzzleloaders, archery and crossbow equipment may be used during this season […]

Lake Cumberland area now in a ‘moderate drought’

Friday, October 14 by Derek Aaron

The U.S. Drought Index has been updated and the data released Thursday shows all of Russell County and surrounding Lake Cumberland area as being in a moderate drought. The data was tabulated on Tuesday and […]

Lady Laker Volleyball caps historic regular season with win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team capped off a historic regular season with a 2-1 win over Marion County last night at Laker Gym. After dropping the first set 28-26, the Lady Lakers were dominant in the second and third, winning 25-11 and... Read More.

Laker Football returns to action on the road at Elizabethtown | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will return to action tonight as they go on the road to Elizabethtown to take on the Panthers. The Lakers enter at 1-6, riding a 6-game losing streak, while the Panthers enter at 5-2 but are coming off... Read More.

RCDC litter crew discovers gun on roadside near local childcare facility

Thursday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

A crew from the Russell County Detention Center picking up roadside litter Thursday morning uncovered something surprising as they began their morning work. Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said he received a call from a […]

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Russell Springs planning to build new playground, splash pad at city park

Gas prices vary locally

Adair County woman arrested on gun charge

Temporary closure scheduled for KY 768 in Adair County

Early muzzleloader season up next for deer hunters

Lake Cumberland area now in a ‘moderate drought’

Lady Laker Volleyball caps historic regular season with win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football returns to action on the road at Elizabethtown | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCDC litter crew discovers gun on roadside near local childcare facility

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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