6 local students named to Dean’s List at Campbellsville University

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Six local students were named to the Dean’s List at Campbellsville University for the Fall 2025 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were: Natalie Williams Jennifer Cress Jasmin Grant Teena Diaz Aydan Hardwick […]

School board approves minimum 6 percent raise for school employees

Tuesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a new salary schedule last night that will provide a minimum 6 percent raise for employees of the school district. Superintendent Michael Ford noted that over the last […]

Russell County unemployment comes in at 6 percent

Friday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate came in at 6 percent last month, which came in around the middle of the pack in the Lake Cumberland area. Around the district, Cumberland County had the lowest unemployment rate […]

Coffey’s 6 goals lead Lady Lakers to victory in season opener on new field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

Finley Field held its first official competition last night, and it played host to Russell County dominance, as the Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team picked up a 13-0 win over McCreary Central as the game was called at halftime due to the mercy... Read More.

Lakers defeat Wayne County in 6 innings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team picked up a big win over Wayne County last night, coming out victorious by a score of 12-2 in 6 innings. The Cardinals gained an early 1-0 advantage in the 1st inning, but the Lakers scored 4 in... Read More.

Russell County 10U baseball team finishes in top 6 at Ohio Valley Regional

Monday, July 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 10U Baseball team finished in the top 6 at the Ohio Valley Regional tournament in Indiana over the weekend. Russell County finished 2-1 in the pool play section of the tournament, which […]

Russell County reports 6 new COVID cases

Wednesday, April 12 by Derek Aaron

There were six new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, an increase of two from last week’s total of four, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]

RCMS basketball, volleyball results from Mon., Feb. 6 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 7 by Derek Aaron

Below are the scores for the final RCMS basketball regular season games for the season: 6th Russell Co. 38 Southern Pulaski 33 Myles Davis 19 Keenan Stille 8 Will Coffey 6 Archer Hart 8 7th Russell Co. 40 Southern Pulaski 50 Myles Davis 11... Read More.

Spring fire season begins today; no burning between 6 am and 6 pm

Tuesday, February 15 by Derek Aaron

Spring fire season begins today and runs through April 30th, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry. State officials say the Commonwealth has been affected by multiple ice, snow, and severe weather events that have […]

Football game time moved to 6 p.m. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

Friday night's Laker Football game against Elizabethtown at Finley Field has been moved to 6 p.m. due to the possibility of severe weather. The game was originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The Lakers (2-5) will host the Elizabethtown Panthers (3-4).

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School board approves minimum 6 percent raise for school employees

Russell County unemployment comes in at 6 percent

Coffey’s 6 goals lead Lady Lakers to victory in season opener on new field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers defeat Wayne County in 6 innings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 10U baseball team finishes in top 6 at Ohio Valley Regional

Russell County reports 6 new COVID cases

RCMS basketball, volleyball results from Mon., Feb. 6 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Spring fire season begins today; no burning between 6 am and 6 pm

Football game time moved to 6 p.m. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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