2026 RCHS Football Homecoming Queen and Court Announced; Plus Candidate Photos

Saturday, September 12 by WJRS Staff

Junior Addison Coffey was crowned the 2026 Russell County High School Football Homecoming Queen Friday night during halftime of the Russell County–Belfry football game. Coffey was escorted by Connor Davidson. The Queen’s Court included first […]

Holly Ballou Crowned 2026 RCMS Football Homecoming Queen

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Middle School has crowned its 2026 Football Homecoming Queen. Seventh-grader Holly Ballou received the crown during the homecoming ceremony. She was escorted by Baylor Brumett. Eighth-grader Ava Wilkerson was named first runner-up and […]

Jamestown’s Lindsey Brockman Crowned 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

Congratulations to the 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair winners! This year’s Mrs. Adair County Fair Queen is Lindsey Erin Brockman of Jamestown. Named 1st Runner-Up is MaKayla LaNae Ballenger of Russell Springs. Congratulations to Lindsey […]

Laker Marching Band Opens 2026 Season at Mark Twain Exhibition

Sunday, August 30 by WJRS Staff

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Russell County Laker Marching Band took the field at the 49th Annual Mark Twain Pre-Season Marching Band Exhibition, marking the beginning of the 2026 marching season. This year’s production is titled “When […]

Laker Boys’ Soccer Wins Big In Their 2026 Season Opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

On Monday, August 10th, the Russell County Laker Boys’ soccer team kicked off their season against Campbellsville High School at Campbellsville. The Lakers played well and finished the game 8-0 in the 53rd minute. Assists and goals are listed below. GO LAKERS! The Lakers... Read More.

Lakefest 2026 Pageant Winners

Saturday, July 4 by WJRS Staff

Lakefest 2026 Set for July 3-4 in Jamestown

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

The City of Jamestown is getting ready to celebrate Independence Day with its annual Lakefest Celebration, set for Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th. Festivities kick off on Friday evening with the Lakefest Beauty […]

Russell County Fair Announces 2026 Floral Hall Champions

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fair has announced its 2026 Floral Hall Grand Champions, recognizing outstanding entries in both Open Class and 4-H competition categories. In the Open Class division, Sharon Bradley earned Grand Champion honors in […]

2026 Russell County Primary Election Results

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

County Judge Executive Randy Marcum – 3,043 Chad Aaron – 2,002 County Clerk Patti Glover – 2,694 Amy Riggins Melson – 2,411 Sheriff Derek Polston – 2,058 Jeff Hancock – 1,822 Corey Meyer – 955 […]

Chamber to hold first meeting of 2026 tomorrow

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its first meeting of the new year tomorrow. The chamber will meet at noon tomorrow at the Russell County Public Library. The featured speaker is Jeff Dick […]

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2026 RCHS Football Homecoming Queen and Court Announced; Plus Candidate Photos

Holly Ballou Crowned 2026 RCMS Football Homecoming Queen

Jamestown’s Lindsey Brockman Crowned 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair

Laker Marching Band Opens 2026 Season at Mark Twain Exhibition

Laker Boys’ Soccer Wins Big In Their 2026 Season Opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakefest 2026 Pageant Winners

Lakefest 2026 Set for July 3-4 in Jamestown

Russell County Fair Announces 2026 Floral Hall Champions

2026 Russell County Primary Election Results

Chamber to hold first meeting of 2026 tomorrow

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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