Somerset woman sentenced to 10 years for neglecting her mother

Tuesday, October 24 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset woman was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to charges that she neglected her mother, leading to her death. 48-year-old Abra McDonald was sentenced in Pulaski Circuit Court last week on charges […]

10 indicted by grand jury

Thursday, September 28 by Zac Oakes

Ten people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury this week. Those indicted included the following individuals: Lyra Leftwich, age 19 and Trevor Johnson, age 25, both of Jamestown, charged with criminal abuse of […]

Teen with Russell County ties places top 10 in Miss KY Teen pageant

Friday, July 7 by Zac Oakes

A former Russell County native placed in the top 10 at the Miss Kentucky Teen pageant. Ariana Rodriguez, granddaughter of the late Johnny Lee Cooper and Donna Carter, won the title of Miss Teen Fleur […]

Just 10 days remain in Frankfort for state legislators

Monday, March 6 by Derek Aaron

Legislators can see the light at the end of the tunnel as they near the end of this year’s short session in Frankfort. Charles Baglan recaps last week at the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…

PVA: Over $10 million in property taxes generated

Monday, February 6 by Derek Aaron

Russell County’s current 2022 taxable assessment comes in at over $1 billion and will generate more than $10.1 million in real property taxes, according to the Russell County PVA’s Office. There are approximately 22,300 parcels […]

Laker soccer falls 1-0 to Southwestern, travels to Taylor County today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 30 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 dropped a 1-0 decision to Southwestern last night. The Lakers fall to 2-7 on the season with the loss.... Read More.

10 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, 10 new COVID cases were reported in Russell County last week. Russell County’s incidence rate is the 32nd lowest in the state, with a rate of 8 […]

Several Lakers finish in top 10 at Somerset track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County Laker track team members finished in the top 10 of events at the Lakers meet at Somerset on Tuesday. Cadence Rager finished 4th in the 1600 meter run, 6th in the 800-meter run. Cheyenne Robertson finished 9th in the 300-meter hurdles.... Read More.

Stringer, Blakey finish top 10 at state bowling tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County Laker bowlers competed at the KHSAA State tournament in Louisville this week. Russell County Laker bowlers Dylan Stringer and Nick Blakey finished in the top 10 at the state tournament on Tuesday. Stringer finished 5th in the state and Blakey finished... Read More.

Beshear says social workers to receive 10 percent pay raise

Wednesday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 8, 2021) – To thank the social workers for their amazing work and recognize the significant number of resignations the state is seeing, today Gov. Andy Beshear announced a pay increase and […]

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Somerset woman sentenced to 10 years for neglecting her mother

10 indicted by grand jury

Teen with Russell County ties places top 10 in Miss KY Teen pageant

Just 10 days remain in Frankfort for state legislators

PVA: Over $10 million in property taxes generated

Laker soccer falls 1-0 to Southwestern, travels to Taylor County today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

10 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Several Lakers finish in top 10 at Somerset track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stringer, Blakey finish top 10 at state bowling tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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