Just a few days left to register a group for annual Lake Cumberland Cleanup

Friday, September 16 by Derek Aaron

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inviting the public to participate in the Lake Cumberland Fall Lake Cleanup next Saturday, Sept. 24, for National Public Lands Day. Volunteers can participate in one of the […]

Adair County native charged in murder-for-hire plot

Friday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County native has been charged in Warren County on a murder-for-hire scheme. 51-year-old Jeffrey Allan Young, a resident of Bowling Green and native of Adair County, was arrested and charged in the murder-for-hire plot […]

Clinton County wet/dry petition falls short

Friday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

The petition to allow Clinton County voters to cast a ballot to determine whether alcohol could be legally sold within the county has fallen short of reaching the number of needed signatures. According to the […]

Lakers take on Warren East in first district game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will be at home tonight, hosting the Warren East Raiders in the first district matchup for either squad this season. The Lakers enter tonight's matchup at 1-3 coming off a last-second loss to Casey County last week, while... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball gets district win over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team picked up another district win Thursday night, winning 3-0 on the road at Metcalfe County. The Lady Lakers won 25-15, 25-19, and 25-9 to defeat the Lady Hornets, their 11th win in a row, and improve to... Read More.

Thomas Raymond Green II, age 38, of Shelbyville

Thursday, September 15 by Sean Hammond

Thomas Raymond Green II, age 38, of Shelbyville, KY, formerly of Pineville, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 14 2022 at Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY He was born on […]

Diver Chris Money details trip to bottom of Lake Cumberland to retrieve sunken helicopter

Thursday, September 15 by Derek Aaron

Wednesday on local news we told you about the retrieval of a helicopter from the depths of Lake Cumberland following a 2002 crash into the lake during that year’s Poker Run. Today, we hear from […]

Tax bills being sent out Oct. 1; Sheriff’s office announces hour change for October

Thursday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Property tax bills are set to be mailed out at the beginning of October from the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office has updated its hours for the month of October only. The office […]

Two airlifted in separate motor vehicle incidents

Thursday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Two people were airlifted following separate motor vehicle incidents. The first incident occurred Tuesday afternoon on Highway 379 just a little after 4 p.m. According to Russell Springs Police, 28-year-old Michelle Barrera-Martinez of Russell Springs […]

Russell Springs Police release monthly activity report

Thursday, September 15 by Derek Aaron

The Russell Springs Police Department has released its monthly activity report for the month of August. During the month of August, the department recorded three alcohol DUI arrests, four other alcohol-related arrests, two drug-related arrests, […]

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Adair County native charged in murder-for-hire plot

Clinton County wet/dry petition falls short

Lakers take on Warren East in first district game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball gets district win over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thomas Raymond Green II, age 38, of Shelbyville

Diver Chris Money details trip to bottom of Lake Cumberland to retrieve sunken helicopter

Tax bills being sent out Oct. 1; Sheriff’s office announces hour change for October

Two airlifted in separate motor vehicle incidents

Russell Springs Police release monthly activity report

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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