Laker Band finishes 3rd in state
The Laker Band took third place in the state at the Class AAA championships over the weekend. The Lakers finished behind Class AAA winner Murray High School and runner-up Adair County. In semifinal action earlier […]
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Lakers fall in season finale to LaRue County
The Laker Football team dropped its season finale in the final game at Finley Field last Friday night, falling to the LaRue County Hawks 25-20. The Lakers got within five yards of the end zone […]
Russell County man arrested in Adair County on assault and abuse charges
A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend on charges including assault and abuse of a child. According to reports, 33-year-old Jonathon W. Loy was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff’s […]
State police investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Somerset
Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Pulaski County. According to a release from Kentucky State Police, the incident occurred Friday night just before midnight on Emerald Court in Somerset. The preliminary investigation […]
Liberty woman taken to hospital following wreck on 127 overpass
A Liberty woman was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the 127 overpass Saturday evening. According to Russell Springs Police, 62-year-old Mary Burgett was operating a 2014 Honda Accord which was in […]
Early voting begins this week
No-excuse, early voting begins this week in Russell County. Voters from across the county can vote early this week at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. WJRS News sat down with County Clerk Patti Glover […]
Laker Band to compete in state semifinals tomorrow
The Laker Band will compete in state semifinals tomorrow afternoon with hopes of competing in the state finals tomorrow night. The Laker Band will compete with 11 other bands in the Class AAA semifinals at […]
Reeder to receive 40 Under 40 Award
Russell County resident Cody Reeder will receive one of the South Central Kentucky 40 Under 40 Awards. The awards are presented by the Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland and recognize stand-out individuals under the age […]
Russell County sees rise in unemployment last month
Last month, 119 of Kentucky’s 120 counties saw a rise in unemployment, with Russell County seeing unemployment rise nearly half-a-percent. Russell County’s unemployment in September was at 5 percent, up from 4.6 percent in September […]
Local Dairy Queen restaurant leads nation in Miracle Balloon sales
The Russell Springs Dairy Queen location leads the nation in Miracle Balloon sales. Dairy Queen has long been a partner of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Miracle Balloon program, and it was announced last […]