Russell Springs man passes away after house fire Friday night

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man passed away following a house fire that occurred off West Highway 80 Friday evening. According to the Russell Springs Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to a home located at 2164 West […]

City Council approves resolution to move forward with Eli/Mt Eden water project

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council gave approval to a resolution that will allow the city to use Clean Water funds for a project that will improve water quality and pressure in the Eli and Mt. […]

Several indicted by Adair County grand jury

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Several individuals were indicted by an Adair County grand jury earlier this month. Those indicted included the following individuals: Brandon Polk on charges of identity theft, falsely reporting an incident, criminal littering, and being a […]

RC Health Department scheduling new Covid booster shots

Tuesday, September 13 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is now scheduling appointments for the new Covid boosters following a recent recommendation by the CDC for the new bivalent formulations of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. The new […]

4-H shooting sports teams do well in state competiton

Tuesday, September 13 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County 4-H shooting sports teams brought home honors over the weekend from the state shooting sports competition. Dalton Foley, Carter Brown, Jace Anderson, and Will Hatter placed first in black powder percussion rifle […]

County clerk’s office back open after illness closure

Tuesday, September 13 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Clerk’s Office is back open today, following a closure for illness that lasted through Monday, according to County Clerk Patti Glover. The office will be open during regular business hours today.

Lady Laker Volleyball continues winning streak with victory over Glasgow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team continued its winning streak, making it nine wins in a row with a 2-0 win over visiting Glasgow on Monday. The Lady Lakers took the first set 25-12 and followed that up with a 25-19 win in... Read More.

RCHS Soccer in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams will be in action tonight. The boys team will be at home hosting Taylor County beginning at 6 p.m. The girls will go on the road for a district matchup with Clinton County beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Laker Golf defeats Cumberland County on Senior Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf Team defeated Cumberland County on Senior Day Monday. It was Senior Day for the lone senior on the Laker Golf Team, Bentley Perkerson. Perkerson shot the top score for the Lakers, who came out on top with a 168 to Cumberland... Read More.

Lady Laker Basketball assists Buckhorn community after flood | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team recently collected donations to take to the Buckhorn community, which was severely impacted by flooding. Russell County Senior Hannah Yates, who spearheaded the donation drive, and her family recently visited the Buckhorn Distribution Center to deliver water,... Read More.

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Russell Springs man passes away after house fire Friday night

City Council approves resolution to move forward with Eli/Mt Eden water project

Several indicted by Adair County grand jury

RC Health Department scheduling new Covid booster shots

4-H shooting sports teams do well in state competiton

County clerk’s office back open after illness closure

Lady Laker Volleyball continues winning streak with victory over Glasgow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Soccer in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf defeats Cumberland County on Senior Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Basketball assists Buckhorn community after flood | 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