Davis Steel Captures $2 Million TBT Championship

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

A company with roots in Russell Springs is celebrating a national basketball championship. Davis Steel USA, owned by Ashley and Adam Davis of Russell Springs, captured the 2026 The Basketball Tournament (TBT) championship Sunday afternoon […]

Russell Springs Begins $2 Million Water Line Replacement Project

Friday, July 10 by WJRS Staff

A major infrastructure improvement project is now underway in the City of Russell Springs, replacing some of the city’s oldest water lines. Cleary Construction of Tompkinsville has begun work on the city’s cast iron, asbestos, […]

Day 2 of Maynard murder trail brings marathon of witness testimony

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Day two of the murder trial of a Jamestown man accused of fatally shooting his half-brother during an altercation at a residence on Fox Lane over three years ago got underway yesterday. Yesterday’s proceedings in […]

Kazsuk to run unopposed for school board in District 4; Questions arise about District 2

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Board of Education Chairman Dick Kazsuk will not face any opposition on the ballot in November, as no other candidate filed to run for the Board of Education seat in District 4 this […]

Road across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed on June 2

Tuesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Those who travel across Wolf Creek Dam are advised that both lanes of Highway 127 across the dam will be closed on Tuesday, June 2, three weeks from today. The closure is part of the […]

Russell County granted move to District 2 in upcoming football alignment. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association granted a request from Russell County to move from District 6 to District 2 in the upcoming football alignment. Beginning in 2027, Russell County will move into a six-team district that includes Allen County-Scottsville, Franklin-Simpson, Logan County, Ohio... Read More.

Local unemployment decreases nearly 2 percent in December

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate decreased nearly 2 percent in December. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a local unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in December, down from 5.2 percent in December 2024. Russell County’s unemployment […]

RCMS Lakers take 2 of 3 against Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Middle School Basketball team took 2 of 3 games against Adair County last night. The 6th grade team won 31-17 with Brenner Helm scoring 10 points. The 7th grade team won 31-30 with Asher Bennett scoring 14 points. The 8th... Read More.

Stanton, Bradshaw earn top prize on Day 2 of Bradley Roy tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School anglers Ryan Stanton and Evan Bradshaw finished at the top of the leaderboard on Day 2 of the Bradley Roy fishing tournament over the weekend. By winning Day 2 of the tournament, Stanton and Bradshaw earned a $60,000 scholarship to... Read More.

Otega Oweh could make big jump in Year 2 at Kentucky

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Otega Oweh came into last season at Kentucky with no big expectations being placed on him. He comes into his second season at UK being projected as a potential SEC Player of […]

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Davis Steel Captures $2 Million TBT Championship

Russell Springs Begins $2 Million Water Line Replacement Project

Day 2 of Maynard murder trail brings marathon of witness testimony

Kazsuk to run unopposed for school board in District 4; Questions arise about District 2

Road across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed on June 2

Russell County granted move to District 2 in upcoming football alignment. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local unemployment decreases nearly 2 percent in December

RCMS Lakers take 2 of 3 against Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stanton, Bradshaw earn top prize on Day 2 of Bradley Roy tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Otega Oweh could make big jump in Year 2 at Kentucky

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