Westerfield appointed to state librarian certification board

Monday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield has been appointed to the Kentucky Board for the Certification of Librarians. Westerfield was appointed to the board by Governor Andy Beshear. Westerfield will serve a four-year term […]

2 Russell Springs men arrested on felony charges in Adair

Monday, August 29 by Derek Aaron

Two Russell Springs men were arrested on felony charges in neighboring Adair County this past Friday, according to the Adair County Sheriff’s Department. Following an observed traffic violation on KY 92, Deputy Derek Padgett initiated […]

$212 million on the way for EKY following special session of legislature

Monday, August 29 by Derek Aaron

Assistance is on the way for flood-ravaged Eastern Kentucky following action taken by state leaders last week. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS…

Lady Laker Volleyball, Soccer to take on Taylor County in 2A tournament matchups | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director. Both the Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball and Soccer teams will be on the road today for matchups with Taylor County in their respective 2A... Read More.

Laker soccer finishes third in Scotties Classic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director. The Russell County Laker Soccer team finished third in the Scotties Classic at Glasgow over the weekend. The Lakers picked up a big win over... Read More.

Ronnie O. Chapman, age 73, of Jamestown

Monday, August 29 by Sean Hammond

Ronnie O. Chapman, 73, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, August 27th, at Russell County Hospital. Ronnie was born in Russell Springs, KY on May 3, 1949, a son of the late Elizabeth (Ballenger) and Cordell […]

Lakers fall to Somerset, move to 1-1 on the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, August 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director. The Russell County Laker Football team fell to the Somerset Briar Jumpers by a score of 41-24 Friday night at Finley Field. With the loss,... Read More.

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Westerfield appointed to state librarian certification board

2 Russell Springs men arrested on felony charges in Adair

$212 million on the way for EKY following special session of legislature

Lady Laker Volleyball, Soccer to take on Taylor County in 2A tournament matchups | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker soccer finishes third in Scotties Classic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ronnie O. Chapman, age 73, of Jamestown

Lakers fall to Somerset, move to 1-1 on the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Civil engineer lauded for plan development on Wolf Creek Dam dissolved oxygen project

Ella Mae Johnson, age 70, of Russell Springs

Money missing from Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office evidence room

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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