Eli watercraft theft suspect arrested in Michigan
A male suspect, who was being sought by local authorities in the recent theft case of three boats and two jet skis in the Eli community, was arrested Tuesday in Michigan, according to the Russell […]
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Richmond woman arrested locally on drug charges
A Richmond woman was arrested by Russell Springs Police on drug charges Tuesday evening, according to jail records. Rebecca M. Sowder, age 38, was taken into custody by Officer Vance Davis on possession of a […]
Russell County 4-H holding school supplies drive for EKY youth
One of the pledges 4-H members make is that to higher service, and Russell County 4-H is currently holding a school supplies drive for youth in Eastern Kentucky whose lives were impacted by July’s flooding […]
RS City Council to hold special called meeting this morning
The Russell Springs City Council will hold a special-called meeting this morning. Only one item is on the agenda, an executive session to discuss the purchase or sale of property. The meeting will be at […]
Local gas prices continue to drop
Just days from the upcoming Labor Day Holiday, the average price of gas in Russell County now sits at $3.32. That’s lower than most neighboring counties. In Clinton County, the average price of gas is […]
Overdose Awareness Day recognized today
Today, following an order from Gov. Andy Beshear, flags at all state office buildings have been lowered to half-staff until sunset in observation of Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky. Overdose Awareness Day is an event […]
Several conservation officer positions open
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will be hiring soon to fill conservation officer positions in multiple counties. The application period opens Sept. 1 and will continue through Sept. 30. Applicants must be […]
KDFWR: Dove season set to open tomorrow
Dove season will open on its traditional date of September 1st, and the outlook for the season is good. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources offers 90 public fields with more than 1,000 […]
Laker Soccer falls 4-1 to Taylor in 2A tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director. The Laker Soccer Team faced off against Taylor County in the 2A tournament last night. Taylor county started off with a goal early in the... Read More.
Laker Volleyball dominant in win over district rival Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director. The Lady Laker Volleyball team returned to the court Tuesday night for a matchup with district rival Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers were dominant, winning... Read More.