Services Announced for Trooper Phillips; Accused Shooter Appears in Court | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 29 by WJRS Staff

A public vigil, visitation and funeral service have been announced for Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, a Russell County native killed in the line of duty Monday. The public vigil will be held Thursday evening at six o’clock Central Time at Kentucky State... Read More.

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 […]

127 across Wolf Creek Dam closures announced

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

Both lanes of U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed Monday as work continues on the spillway gates at the dam. The highway across the dam will be closed from 8 a.m. to […]

Winners Announced from Russell County Fair Horse Races

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

We have winners from the horse races at the Russell County Fair on Saturday. In the Run What You Brung, Tawney Abney took first place riding Whiskey Bent. In the ¼ mile derby, Jonathan Browder […]

Russell, Adair, and Casey students officially announced as members of Gatton Academy class

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

Students from Russell, Adair, and Casey counties were officially announced as members of the next Gatton Academy class at Western Kentucky University. Russell County’s Sammy Brown was selected for the academy. She is the daughter […]

Christmas Parade winners announced

Monday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

The winners of the Russell Springs Christmas Parade contests have been announced. The Russell County Jaycees were awarded Best of Parade – Best Overall Entry. Gosser’s Welding and Equipment Repair was awarded Best Large Entry […]

Local trick or treat times announced

Tuesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Local trick-or-treat times were announced at yesterday’s fiscal court meeting. Trick-or-treating in Russell County will be from 5-8 p.m. on Halloween. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs will be hosting trunk-or-treat events once again this Halloween. […]

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Services Announced for Trooper Phillips; Accused Shooter Appears in Court | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

127 across Wolf Creek Dam closures announced

Winners Announced from Russell County Fair Horse Races

Russell, Adair, and Casey students officially announced as members of Gatton Academy class

Christmas Parade winners announced

Local trick or treat times announced

Local trick-or-treat hours announced

KY Teacher of the Year to be announced today, Russell County’s Wilkerson a semifinalist

Fair floral hall winners announced

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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