Laker band is Grand Champion at Mark Twain Invitational

Monday, September 26 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Mighty Laker Marching Band took the top spot on Saturday, winning Grand Champion at the annual Mark Twain Invitational at Adair County High School. The band, under the direction of Curtis Ervin […]

Mayor Eddie Thomas signs proclamation declaring H.M. Bottom Day in Russell Springs

Monday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas signed a proclamation Friday, declaring September 23 as H.M. Bottom Day in the city. Mayor Thomas spoke to WJRS News after the signing about the importance of remembering H.M. Fire […]

SPS donates $100,000 to LCRCWC as part of Work Ready Skills Initiative grant

Monday, September 26 by Derek Aaron

Back during the early stages of planning for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center when the Russell County School District was writing the grant for the possibility of a new facility, several local […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug, other charges

Monday, September 26 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs woman was arrested by Russell Springs Police late Saturday night on drug and other charges, according to jail records. Sarah Elizabeth Cox, age 42, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, […]

Fiscal court to meet tomorrow

Monday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in special session tomorrow morning. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. The court is set to hear […]

Online absentee ballot portal now open

Monday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

The state’s online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming November general election is now open. The portal opened on Saturday for those who are eligible to request an absentee ballot. The online […]

Russell County drops to “green” in COVID spread level this week

Monday, September 26 by Derek Aaron

Russell County is now “green” in the latest COVID community level map released by the state’s department for public health. In the Lake Cumberland District, Adair, Green, Clinton and Cumberland counties join Russell County in […]

RCHS Volleyball hosts Monroe Co. for Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 26 by Derek Aaron

Tonight, the Lady Laker Volleyball team will have their 2022 Senior Night celebration. Russell County hosts Monroe County in a freshman and varsity match-up, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at RCHS. This year, the Lady Lakers have five seniors: Kenzie Kelsey, Olivia Pierce, Rachel Webb,... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball wins SOKY Slam championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 26 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team won the 2022 Southern Kentucky Slam championship over the weekend at Allen County-Scottsville. Russell County defeated Campbellsville in two sets, 25-12 and 25-16, to bring home the title. Also on Saturday, the Lady Lakers defeated Franklin-Simpson it... Read More.

Lakers drop district game to Warren Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 25 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Laker football team fell to district foe Warren Central 36-9 at Dragon Stadium in Bowling Green this past Friday night. It was the Dragon's first home victory since beating Warren East on Oct. 16, 2015 and also the first time the... Read More.

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Laker band is Grand Champion at Mark Twain Invitational

Mayor Eddie Thomas signs proclamation declaring H.M. Bottom Day in Russell Springs

SPS donates $100,000 to LCRCWC as part of Work Ready Skills Initiative grant

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug, other charges

Fiscal court to meet tomorrow

Online absentee ballot portal now open

Russell County drops to “green” in COVID spread level this week

RCHS Volleyball hosts Monroe Co. for Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball wins SOKY Slam championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers drop district game to Warren Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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