Dive team recovers stolen vehicle from Lake Cumberland

Thursday, September 29 by Derek Aaron

A group of volunteer rescue divers that recently found a sunken two-decades old helicopter in Lake Cumberland has been at it again. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, earlier this week divers found a […]

Less than two weeks left to register to vote in November election

Thursday, September 29 by Zac Oakes

Those who aren’t yet registered to vote now have less than two weeks left to register. The last day to register for the general election is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Online registration through elect.ky.gov, must be […]

Deadline approaching to be a KSP Trooper in 2023

Thursday, September 29 by Derek Aaron

The deadline is soon approaching for those who want to be a Kentucky State Trooper in 2023. KSP is accepting applications for both traditional and the law enforcement accelerated program for cadet class 103. The […]

Ambulance Service board to hold special-called meeting Friday

Thursday, September 29 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Ambulance Service Board of Directors will hold a special-called meeting Friday, September 30th at noon. The meeting will be held at the EMS building on Ferco Way in Jamestown.

7-footer Onyenso Glad to be at Kentucky and “Having Fun” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 29 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Ugonna Kingsley Onyenso didn’t come to Kentucky because of All-American center Oscar Tshiebwe, but the 17-year-old defensive standout from Nigeria is glad to have Tshiebwe on his team. He reclassified to the class of 2022 and said it has already been... Read More.

Several Laker athletic teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 29 by Derek Aaron

Several Laker athletic teams are in action tonight. The Lady Laker Volleyball team heads to Casey County for matchups this evening, with varsity scheduled to get underway around 6 p.m.. The Lady Laker Soccer team is at home to host Green County at 5:30... Read More.

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Dive team recovers stolen vehicle from Lake Cumberland

Less than two weeks left to register to vote in November election

Deadline approaching to be a KSP Trooper in 2023

Ambulance Service board to hold special-called meeting Friday

7-footer Onyenso Glad to be at Kentucky and “Having Fun” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Several Laker athletic teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Phyllis Janet Richards, age 75, Formerly of Russell County

Grand jury hands down indictments on 16 individuals

Russell Springs man enters guilty plea to amended manslaughter, other charges

Fiscal court approves final tax rates from remaining taxing districts

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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