Bridge work to affect KY 80 travelers in Adair County starting today

Monday, October 3 by Derek Aaron

Travelers are reminded that KY 80 in neighboring Adair County is being reduced to one lane, starting today, as crews perform bridge maintenance, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office in Somerset. Work […]

KSP to have seven traffic safety checkpoints in Russell Co.

Monday, October 3 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. Checkpoint locations in […]

Late UK/Laurel County Great Lisa Collins to be Honored on December 10th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Once Valerie Still found out that former University of Kentucky teammate Lisa Collins had passed away at age 59, she knew she wanted to do something special for Collins’ legacy. Still is UK’s all-time leading scorer with 2,763 points points and... Read More.

Laker Football falls at Franklin-Simpson, enters bye week this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will look to regroup as they head into the home stretch of the season after falling 49-13 on the road at Franklin-Simpson Friday night. The Lakers are now 1-6 on the season and remain winless in district play with only... Read More.

RCHS Soccer teams are 16th District champions | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

It was a big weekend for Russell County High School Soccer as the Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams claimed district titles. The Laker soccer team took down Monroe County 8-0 on Saturday to claim the district championship for the second year in a... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball has strong showing in weekend tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team had a strong showing in the Halloween Smash at Lafayette High School in Lexington over the weekend. The Lady Lakers split their two pool play matches on Friday, falling 2-0 to Connor High School before winning 2-0 against Adair... Read More.

RCMS Lady Lakers take 2 of 3 over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams took 2 of 3 over Cumberland County on Friday. The 8th grade team won 39-30 with Kenna Ccamaque finishing with 10 points and Camdin Cooper and Madelyn Roy each adding 9. The 7th grade team... Read More.

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Bridge work to affect KY 80 travelers in Adair County starting today

KSP to have seven traffic safety checkpoints in Russell Co.

Late UK/Laurel County Great Lisa Collins to be Honored on December 10th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football falls at Franklin-Simpson, enters bye week this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Soccer teams are 16th District champions | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball has strong showing in weekend tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Lakers take 2 of 3 over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Margaret Anne Popplewell, age 86, of Russell Springs

Contract awarded for Wolf Creek Dam Spillway Gates Replacement Project

Kentucky Hospital Association to attend upcoming chamber meeting

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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