Adair County man pleads guilty in 2024 murder case
An Adair County man has entered a guilty plea in the case of a 2024 murder in the Montpelier community. 59-year-old Joseph E. South entered a guilty plea this week on charges including murder in […]
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Comparing 2024 local crime statistics to 2023
Wrapping up our series examining the data from the annual Crime in Kentucky Report, we’re examining how local crime statistics compared from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, there were 3 reported cruelty to animals cases, […]
Russell County recorded lowest unemployment rate in area in 2024; saw unemployment increase overall in 2024
Russell County’s 2024 unemployment rate was the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 2024 unemployment rate of 5 percent in Russell County. Cumberland County was slightly higher at […]
Higher penalty now in effect for unpaid 2024 county property taxes
Those who have not yet paid their county property taxes now have a larger late fee. The late fee for property taxes for 2024 that have not yet been paid will include a 10 percent […]
Russell Springs Fire Department had more than 400 runs in 2024
At a recent Russell Springs City Council meeting, Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson said the fire department made more than 400 runs in 2024. Johnson said it was a pretty busy year for the […]
Chamber President reflects on positive growth in 2024
With 2024 soon coming to a close, Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Brittany Stephens will soon conclude her tenure as the Chamber President. At yesterday’s Chamber meeting, Stephens told those in attendance she was […]
Yesterday was hottest day of 2024, as heat continues today
While Tuesday contended for the hottest day of the year, data from the local mesonet site shows that yesterday’s temperatures were the hottest of 2024 locally. The air temperature came in at 93.8 degrees yesterday […]
Yesterday was one of the hottest days of 2024
Yesterday was among the hottest days of the year so far, according to data from the local mesonet site. The local mesonet site recorded the high air temperature yesterday at 92.2 degrees. Using other data […]
RCHS Golf teams start 2024 season strong | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County High School Golf teams are starting the season off strong. The Lady Laker Golf team opened its season at The Islander Warrior Invitational yesterday at Burnside Island Park. The Lady Lakers finished 1st place in the 6-team field with a score... Read More.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won two Olympic gold medals in Tokyo and seems to be peaking at the right time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
By Larry Vaught Former UK track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone showed at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix that she was Olympic ready for a dominating win in the 200-meter dash in 22.0 seconds, the second-fastest time in the world this season. However, McLaughlin-Levrone, 24,... Read More.