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Helicopter that crashed in lake 20 years ago finally raised to surface

Wednesday, September 14 by Derek Aaron

Divers and crews retrieved a two-decades old Robinson R22 helicopter from the bottom of Lake Cumberland on Tuesday evening, according to Chris Money, one of the divers. Crews and divers staged at Halcomb’s Landing near […]

County sets Trick-or-Treat Hours

Wednesday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson has announced trick-or-treating hours in the county. Trick-or-Treat in in Russell County will be from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31.

Russell Springs votes to lower tax rate

Wednesday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council voted unanimously to lower the city tax rate at a recent council meeting. The city tax rate on motor vehicles will be 17.7 cents per $100 of assessed value and […]

Sheriff’s Office releases monthly activity report

Wednesday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly activity report for the month of August. The sheriff’s office responded to 407 911 calls for service with 44 arrests and 18 mental health transports. The sheriff’s […]

Lady Laker Volleyball adds to win streak with win over Allen County-Scottsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

Make it 10 in a row for Lady Laker Volleyball. Russell County defeated Allen County-Scottsville 3-0 Tuesday night at Laker Gym to improve to 14-1 on the season. The Lady Lakers won 25-18, 25-15, and finally 25-23 to capture the win. Briley Murray and... Read More.

RCMS Football, Girls Basketball pick up wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Football team improved to 6-1 on the season with a 16-0 win over Clinton County Tuesday night. The Lakers will be in action next Tuesday hosting Casey County for Homecoming. The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer picks up district win over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team completed a regular season sweep of district rival Clinton County with a 7-0 win over the Lady Bulldogs Tuesday night. Adriana Thomas scored three goals, and Abigail Money and Madison Weisbrodt each scored a pair of goals... Read More.

Nina Frances Stephens, age 90, of Russell County

Tuesday, September 13 by Sean Hammond

Nina Frances Stephens, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Corbin, KY. She was born on June 15, 1932, in Gans Bottom, Wayne County, KY, to Winford Edwin […]

RCHS Baseball’s Rexroat to represent Kentucky at national conference | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Baseball Coach David Rexroat will represent the state of Kentucky at the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year program. Rexroat was selected to represent the Kentucky High School Coaches Association. The 2023 Conference will be held in... Read More.

County approves tax rates for extension board, library board

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved tax rates for the Russell County Extension Board and the Library Board during Monday night’s meeting. Extension agent Jonathan Oakes presented tax rates of 3.8 for real property, 5.76 […]