Russell Springs man arrested following traffic stop on parkway

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested following a traffic stop on the Cumberland Parkway Tuesday night. According to a report from Kentucky State Police, 47-year-old Barry Joe Kerr was arrested and faces numerous charges. Kerr […]

KSP to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

Friday, September 2 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky State Police Post 15 in Columbia will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These […]

Surveying has begun on new agritech center

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

Surveying for construction has now begun on the new Lake Cumberland Regional Agritech Center in the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex Site One park. The agritech center is a partnership between the Russell County School […]

State auditor issues clean RC clerk’s audit

Friday, September 2 by Derek Aaron

State Auditor Mike Harmon released the audit of the 2021 financial statement of former Russell County Clerk Sue Popplewell Brockman on Thursday and noted no instances of noncompliance in his report. Auditing standards require the […]

Independent political affiliation growing in KY

Friday, September 2 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky voter registration as Independent or under other political affiliations is outpacing registration in the two major parties, according to Secretary of State Michael Adams. In July, “other” registration grew at more than double the […]

Tealer Will Provide “Explosiveness” and Leadership for UK Volleyball Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner asked senior middle blocker Azhani Tealer and others on his team to write how volleyball had impacted their lives. For Tealer, that was an easy assignment. “I’ve done the most incredible things from volleyball. I’ve traveled... Read More.

Laker Golf claims fourth consecutive district title, Perkerson wins individual championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Golf team continued its reign of dominance in the 16th District with its fourth consecutive district title Thursday evening. The Lakers came away with a six-shot victory to claim the district title, shooting a 161 on the day to runner-up... Read More.

Laker Football looks for win in first road game of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will look for a win in its first road game of the season when the Lakers go on the road to 6A Barren County tonight. Kickoff for the matchup between the Lakers and the Trojans is scheduled for... Read More.

Laker soccer wins on the road at Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Soccer team came away with a 3-1 victory on the road at Campbellsville High School yesterday. The Eagles got on the board first, but Ashton Jones scored a goal on an assist by Mynor Chic-Radilla to tie the game in... Read More.

RCMS Lady Lakers sweep Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams swept Green County Thursday evening. The 6th grade team won 21-8 with Olivia Stephens scoring 9 points. The 7th grade team won 28-24 with Dori Ballou leading the scoring with 11 points. The 8th grade... Read More.

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Russell Springs man arrested following traffic stop on parkway

KSP to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

Surveying has begun on new agritech center

State auditor issues clean RC clerk’s audit

Independent political affiliation growing in KY

Tealer Will Provide “Explosiveness” and Leadership for UK Volleyball Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf claims fourth consecutive district title, Perkerson wins individual championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football looks for win in first road game of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker soccer wins on the road at Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Lakers sweep Green County | 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