Pulaski man arrested by JPD

Wednesday, September 28 by Derek Aaron

A Pulaski County man was arrested by Jamestown Police on fleeing and evading police and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol charges on Tuesday evening, according to jail records. William Phillips, age 48, […]

County clerk’s office closed until noon today

Wednesday, September 28 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Clerk’s office will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until noon today for a staff training, according to County Clerk Patti Glover. The office will reopen for normal business hours at 12 noon […]

Russell County reports just 24 new COVID cases this week

Wednesday, September 28 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 24 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, down from 37 cases a week ago. Neighboring Wayne County recorded the highest number of COVID cases in the […]

Laker athletics with a big night on Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 28 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team had a big district road win on Tuesday night, knocking off the Lady Bulldogs of Clinton County down in Albany three sets to one to win the match. Russell County won the first two sets, 25-18 and... Read More.

UK Player Dane Key Going to be “Very, Very Special” says Hall of Famer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 28 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT University of Kentucky Hall of Famer Keenan Burton didn’t know a lot about freshman receiver Dane Key when he saw him play his first game for UK this season. However, it didn’t take long for Burton to realize the 6-3 Key... Read More.

Edward Lee Robertson, age 70, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 27 by Sean Hammond

Edward Lee Robertson, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. He was 70 years of age. Born April 25, 1952, in Russell County, he was a son of Irene […]

Darry Dale McElroy, age 73, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 27 by Sean Hammond

Darry Dale McElroy, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at his home. He was 73 years of age. Born on June 25, 1949, in Russell County, he was a son of […]

More information released on Monday’s fatal crash

Tuesday, September 27 by Derek Aaron

State Police have released more information regarding Monday’s fatal wreck on East KY 80 in Russell Springs. Just before 5:20 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 15 Troopers responded to the two-vehicle injury collision. The preliminary […]

Juvenile on motorcycle leads police on pursuit

Tuesday, September 27 by Derek Aaron

A juvenile led police on a motorcycle pursuit Monday evening before eventually being arrested, according to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston. The pursuit began in Jamestown when the juvenile, operating a 2005 Suzuki GSX Motorcycle […]

Several local service provider programs receive federal dollars through VOCA grant

Tuesday, September 27 by Derek Aaron

Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced nearly $23 million in grant funding from the federal Victims of Crime Act Formula Victim Assistance Grant Program supporting victims of crime in the commonwealth. Several of those with local […]

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Pulaski man arrested by JPD

County clerk’s office closed until noon today

Russell County reports just 24 new COVID cases this week

Laker athletics with a big night on Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Player Dane Key Going to be “Very, Very Special” says Hall of Famer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Edward Lee Robertson, age 70, of Russell Springs

Darry Dale McElroy, age 73, of Russell Springs

More information released on Monday’s fatal crash

Juvenile on motorcycle leads police on pursuit

Several local service provider programs receive federal dollars through VOCA grant

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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