Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 12 People

Wednesday, October 28 by WJRS Staff

A dozen people were indicted during Tuesday’s monthly session of the Russell County Grand Jury. According to circuit court records, those indicted include: Bradley Hicks of Russell Springs, charged with theft of a firearm, possession […]

Lady Lakers Place Second Among 12 Teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 6 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker golf team earned a second-place finish among 12 teams at The Pines on Saturday. The Lady Lakers finished just four strokes behind tournament winner Adair County. Carly Shearer led Russell County with a round of 79. Catherine Wright followed... Read More.

Construction on U.S. 127 Project Could Begin Within 12 to 18 Months

Thursday, August 27 by WJRS Staff

The proposed redesign of U.S. 127 between Jamestown and Russell Springs is currently in the environmental portion of the project’s first design phase. Jeff Dick, Planning Section Supervisor with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 […]

McGowan breaks fast-pitch single-season home run record, Lady Lakers go 1-2 over weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County junior Rylen McGowan broke the school fast-pitch softball record for home runs in a season by hitting her 9th home run over the weekend. Home run #9 came in Russell County's victory over Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday by a score of 10-4.... Read More.

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through school partners

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through partnerships Russell County Schools utilizes with mental health agencies. The school district approved its trauma-informed care plan at a recent board meeting which […]

Russell Springs Elementary in top 12 percent of elementary schools statewide

Friday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

Concluding our series on how Russell County Schools performed in last year’s state assessments, today we take a look at Russell Springs Elementary. Russell Springs Elementary finished among the top 12 percent of elementary schools […]

12 local students named to LWC President’s List

Thursday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

A dozen local students were named to the President’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Spring 2024 semester. Those local students are: Juliah Bault Benjamin Garland Noah Hadley Karli Hurt Tyler Melson Callie Montgomery […]

Lakers finish 1-2 at Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team wrapped up its trip to the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic with a loss to Ingomar High School from Mississippi by a score of 77-70. Maddox Shearer led the Lakers with 19 points, knocking down 5 of 8 three-pointers.... Read More.

Laker Baseball goes 1-2 over weekend in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team went 1-2 over the weekend playing in the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach over the weekend. The Lakers picked up an 11-2 win over West Geauga from Ohio and followed that with a 9-7 loss to Tallmadge, also out... Read More.

SKRECC to award 12 scholarships; deadline to apply is March 31

Friday, February 10 by Derek Aaron

South Kentucky RECC will be awarding up to 12, $1,000 scholarships to seniors from Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Pulaski, Lincoln, McCreary Central, Somerset, Somerset Christian, Southwestern, and Wayne County High Schools, as well as one […]

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Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 12 People

Lady Lakers Place Second Among 12 Teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Construction on U.S. 127 Project Could Begin Within 12 to 18 Months

McGowan breaks fast-pitch single-season home run record, Lady Lakers go 1-2 over weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through school partners

Russell Springs Elementary in top 12 percent of elementary schools statewide

Lakers finish 1-2 at Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball goes 1-2 over weekend in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

SKRECC to award 12 scholarships; deadline to apply is March 31

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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