Fiscal court to use ARPA funds to assist with Jabez broadband project

Tuesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist with a broadband project in the Jabez community that plans to bring broadband capability to about 200 households in […]

Halloween is less than 3 weeks away: Trick-or-Treat times in Russell County

Tuesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

Halloween is now less than three weeks away, and both Russell Springs and Jamestown will have special Trick-or-Treat events in their respective cities. Trick-or-Treat on Main Street in Russell Springs will be from 5-7 p.m. […]

Somerset woman arrested locally on theft charges

Tuesday, October 11 by Derek Aaron

A Somerset woman was arrested Monday afternoon on theft charges, according to jail records. Melissa A. Roy, age 44, was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on two counts of theft by unlawful taking […]

Two weeks left to request absentee ballot online

Tuesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

Only two weeks remain to go online and request an absentee ballot for the upcoming November general election. The online portal will be open until Oct. 25. There are several situations that can qualify a […]

21 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

Tuesday, October 11 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 21 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, up one case from last week’s total. Neighboring Pulaski County recorded the highest number of COVID cases in the […]

Youth hunters take just 16 deer locally; other nearby county results higher

Tuesday, October 11 by Derek Aaron

Russell County youth deer hunters harvested a total of 16 whitetail deer over this past weekend’s youth-only gun season, an opportunity to get children into the outdoors before modern firearm season begins next month. That […]

Lady Laker Volleyball wins at Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team went on the road and defeated Somerset Monday night. The Lady Lakers won in two sets by scores of 25-20 and 25-16 to come away with the victory The Lady Lakers improved to 27-6 on the season... Read More.

Laker Soccer falls in opening round of region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The season came to an end for the Russell County Laker Soccer team in the opening round of the 4th Region tournament last night. After holding Todd County Central scoreless for 60 minutes, the Lakers fell 2-0 with the final goal coming in the... Read More.

RCMS Lady Lakers win at Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School girls basketball teams completed a sweep on the road at Campbellsville last night. The 8th grade team finished with a 46-19 win over the Lady Eagles with Addy Abrell and Carigann Carpenter leading the way with 16 and 11... Read More.

Man arrested following incident involving firearm

Monday, October 10 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested on Saturday for an incident involving a firearm, according to jail records. Jorge Medina, age 19, was arrested by Officer Mason Miniard with the Russell Springs Police Department on […]

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Fiscal court to use ARPA funds to assist with Jabez broadband project

Halloween is less than 3 weeks away: Trick-or-Treat times in Russell County

Somerset woman arrested locally on theft charges

Two weeks left to request absentee ballot online

21 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

Youth hunters take just 16 deer locally; other nearby county results higher

Lady Laker Volleyball wins at Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Soccer falls in opening round of region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Lakers win at Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Man arrested following incident involving firearm

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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