Liberty woman arrested after driving stolen vehicle from Adair County, fighting with police

Thursday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

A Liberty woman was arrested last week after she reportedly stole a vehicle from a business in Columbia and fought with Casey County deputies. According to reports, 39-year-old Sherri Hayes was arrested and faces charges […]

Lady Lakers win big, Lakers fall to Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers hosted Adair County for a doubleheader Friday night. The Lady Lakers came out strong from the start, leading by 21 points at halftime en route to a 66-29 victory over the Lady Indians. Three Lady Lakers finished... Read More.

Child death investigation leads to arrest of mother in Adair County

Friday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

A child death investigation in Adair County has led to the child’s mother being indicted for murder. According to Kentucky State Police Post 15, 24-year-old Jamie Hendriksen of Columbia was indicted on a charge of […]

RCHS Basketball to host Senior Night against Adair tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Basketball teams will host Adair County in the final home doubleheader of the regular season tonight. Tonight will also be Senior Night at Laker Gym. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Indians is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. with... Read More.

Audit finds high use of pepper spray at Adair Youth Detention Center

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

An independent audit report regarding Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice facilities was released yesterday. One section in particular highlighted the facility in neighboring Adair County. According to the audit, staff at the facility used pepper […]

Lawsuit filed against Adair Youth Detention Center

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Two females who were housed at the Adair County Youth Detention Center in 2022 have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the facility. Also named in the lawsuit are the Kentucky Department of Juvenile […]

Adair judge executive cancels fiscal court meeting over reported threat; sheriff says he’s not heard of any threat

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

In an odd turn of events in neighboring Adair County, Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant has canceled the regular called meeting of the Adair Fiscal Court for tonight. Bryant cited “some threats and safety issues” […]

Adair couple indicted on combined 90+ rape, sexual abuse charges

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County couple has been indicted on rape and sexual abuse charges. According to indictments released last Friday, Rick Allen Courtney and Deborah Sue Courtney are facing charges for incidents that occurred between the […]

7th grade Lakers finish as conference runner-up after losing close one to Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The 7th grade Laker Basketball team finished as runner-up in the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference basketball tournament over the weekend. The top-seeded Lakers defeated Campbellsville 52-44 in their first game, but dropped a close one to the 2-seed Adair County in the... Read More.

Lakers fall to Adair in 2A sectional matchup | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team fell to Adair County in a Kentucky 2A sectional matchup last night at Laker Gym by a score of 70-56. The Lakers trailed by just two points at the end of the first quarter, but the Indians were... Read More.

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Liberty woman arrested after driving stolen vehicle from Adair County, fighting with police

Lady Lakers win big, Lakers fall to Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Child death investigation leads to arrest of mother in Adair County

RCHS Basketball to host Senior Night against Adair tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Audit finds high use of pepper spray at Adair Youth Detention Center

Lawsuit filed against Adair Youth Detention Center

Adair judge executive cancels fiscal court meeting over reported threat; sheriff says he’s not heard of any threat

Adair couple indicted on combined 90+ rape, sexual abuse charges

7th grade Lakers finish as conference runner-up after losing close one to Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall to Adair in 2A sectional matchup | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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