Study: Russell Co. population numbers to see little change in next 30 years

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

In new projections released by the University of Louisville State Data Center, Russell County is expected to lose anywhere from four percent of its current population to gaining five percent on its population total in […]

30 new COVID cases in Russell County last week, area hospitalizations on the rise

Tuesday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Public Health reported 30 new COVID cases in Russell County last week. Neighboring Pulaski County was among the counties with the most new cases in the state with 163 new cases. […]

Drug search in Somerset results in seizure of 30 pounds of crystal meth, multiple guns, cash

Wednesday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

A drug search in Somerset ended in what officers call “one of the largest drug seizures” in the area’s history. Local law enforcement, working in cooperation with Kentucky State Police, the FBI, and the DEA, […]

RCMS Softball moves to 3-0 with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team moved to 3-0 on the season with an 8-6 win at Cumberland County Wednesday night. Trailing 5-1 in the 4th inning, the Lady Lakers rallied, scoring six runs in the inning to take the lead.... Read More.

KSP drug roundup in Clinton and Cumberland County results in 30 arrests

Monday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

On Thursday, Kentucky State Police Post 15 conducted a drug round up in Clinton and Cumberland Counties which resulted in over 30 indictment warrants being served. While serving these indictments, troopers also located firearms on […]

Russell County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child pornography charge

Thursday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man arrested more than a year ago on child pornography charges was recently sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in Texas. Edward Lee Wheeler, age 27, entered a guilty plea in […]

County sets trick-or-treat for Saturday, October 30

Tuesday, October 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court set the county’s trick-or-treat hours for 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30. The hours coincide with Halloween festivities in both the City of Jamestown and the City of Russell Springs. […]

30 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Tuesday

Wednesday, September 29 by Zac Oakes

IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Cumberland County 3-0 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team defeated Cumberland County 3 sets to 0 on senior night Thursday night. The Lady Lakers took the first set 25-9, followed by back-to-back 25-13 wins. The JV and freshman teams also defeated Cumberland County with each team... Read More.

More than 30 indicted by grand jury

Wednesday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

More than 30 individuals were indicted by a Russell County Grand Jury on Tuesday. Those indicted included the following: Jeffrey Newland of Stephens Lane in Russell Springs, charged with trafficking in heroin, possession of drug […]

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Study: Russell Co. population numbers to see little change in next 30 years

30 new COVID cases in Russell County last week, area hospitalizations on the rise

Drug search in Somerset results in seizure of 30 pounds of crystal meth, multiple guns, cash

RCMS Softball moves to 3-0 with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KSP drug roundup in Clinton and Cumberland County results in 30 arrests

Russell County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child pornography charge

County sets trick-or-treat for Saturday, October 30

30 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Tuesday

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Cumberland County 3-0 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

More than 30 indicted by grand jury

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Obituaries

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