Lady Lakers Place Second Among 12 Teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 6 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker golf team earned a second-place finish among 12 teams at The Pines on Saturday. The Lady Lakers finished just four strokes behind tournament winner Adair County. Carly Shearer led Russell County with a round of 79. Catherine Wright followed... Read More.

Staffing Among First Challenges for New Jamestown Police Chief

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

One of the first challenges facing newly appointed Jamestown Police Chief Nathan Antle is staffing the city’s police department. Antle was appointed to the position by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton last Wednesday and was officially […]

Firearm, DUI and Drug Charges Among Russell County Weekend Arrests

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

Several people were arrested over the weekend and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Russell Springs Police Officer Brandon Bullock arrested 48-year-old Bradley Hicks of Russell Springs Friday afternoon on charges of theft by […]

Russell Springs City Council to Meet Tonight; Walk-Bike Plan, Road Funding Among Agenda Items

Thursday, July 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 6 o’clock at Russell Springs City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. Council members are scheduled to consider approval […]

Russell County among Kentucky leaders in unemployment decline

Friday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County tied for the largest year-over-year decline in unemployment in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate fell from 5.9 percent in May 2025 to 4.5 percent in May […]

Russell, Wayne County men among those to receive posthumous pardons from Governor for helping slaves escape

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

Two men from Russell and Wayne counties are among over 40 individuals to receive a posthumous pardon from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. These individuals were charged with harboring, aiding, or enticing Black slaves to escape […]

Russell County’s Sami Jo Robertson among panelists for state healthcare conference

Tuesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

Sami Jo Robertson of Russell County was among the panelists at the Kentucky Healthcare Financial Management Association Conference, where rural health leaders discussed the challenges and future of care in smaller communities. Robertson, the Clinic […]

Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of November. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 4.1 percent unemployment rate for Russell County in November. The […]

Russell County’s unemployment rate among lowest in area

Thursday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate for the month of August was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland Area. According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, Russell County’s unemployment rate during the month of August was […]

Laker Football players among KHSAA stat leaders | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

Several Laker football players are among the KHSAA stat leaders. Laker senior Jordan Beck leads the state in solo tackles with 52. Beck ranks 8th in the state in total tackles with 71. Beck ranks 4th in Class 4A in total tackles. Laker junior... Read More.

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Lady Lakers Place Second Among 12 Teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Staffing Among First Challenges for New Jamestown Police Chief

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Russell Springs City Council to Meet Tonight; Walk-Bike Plan, Road Funding Among Agenda Items

Russell County among Kentucky leaders in unemployment decline

Russell, Wayne County men among those to receive posthumous pardons from Governor for helping slaves escape

Russell County’s Sami Jo Robertson among panelists for state healthcare conference

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Russell County’s unemployment rate among lowest in area

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