Laker Band finishes 4th at Boyle County Showdown

Monday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band finished 4th at the Boyle County Rebel Showdown over the weekend. The Laker Band had a strong showing in the preliminaries, where they came in 1st place and earned best percussion and […]

Lakers dominant in win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team was dominant from start to finish in Friday night's win over Casey County, as the Lakers forced a running clock in the first quarter en route to a 51-0 victory over the Rebels on Homecoming night. The Lakers... Read More.

Laker teams in action against Casey County today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

Following the Laker Football team's win over Casey County, the Russell County High School Soccer and Volleyball teams will be in action against Casey County today. The Lady Laker Volleyball team will be in action at home against the Lady Rebels today, with the... Read More.

Columbia men arrested in Pulaski County for involvement in multi-county drug trafficking operation

Saturday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

Two Columbia men were arrested in Pulaski County Wednesday for their involvement in what is being described as a multi-county drug trafficking operation. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Frederick L. Ennis and 35-year-old […]

Adair County Schools say Friday morning lockdown was due to false report of student with weapon

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Adair County Schools were placed on lockdown Friday morning. According to Adair County Schools Superintendent Jason Faulkner, the lockdown stemmed from a report from a student at the high school saying another student had a […]

Clinton County man facing 22 years following child rape conviction

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County man is facing even more prison time after being found guilty of raping an 11-year-old girl. 40-year-old Christopher Thrasher of Albany was found guilty in Cumberland Circuit Court on the rape charge, […]

Russell County Soccer ranks high on state leaderboards | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams are off to solid starts this season, and strong play on the field has Russell County ranked high on state soccer leaderboards. Lady Laker freshman Addison Coffey ranks at the top statewide in goals scored with 35... Read More.

Lakers host Casey County for Homecoming | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Tonight is Homecoming at Russell County High School, as the Russell County Lakers will host the Casey County Rebels at Finley Field at First National Bank Athletic Complex. Kickoff for tonight's game is scheduled for 6:30 this evening, and we'll have coverage from the... Read More.

County attorney, local officers speak to students about making threats

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

With a rash of recent threatening messages against schools in the area, Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer and local law enforcement officers made stops at Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School Wednesday […]

Update on Wayne County murder arrest

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 11 has released details about a fatal shooting that took place in Wayne County Tuesday morning. According to state police, 66-year-old Willard Ray Upchurch was arrested by troopers and charged with […]

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Laker Band finishes 4th at Boyle County Showdown

Lakers dominant in win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker teams in action against Casey County today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Columbia men arrested in Pulaski County for involvement in multi-county drug trafficking operation

Adair County Schools say Friday morning lockdown was due to false report of student with weapon

Clinton County man facing 22 years following child rape conviction

Russell County Soccer ranks high on state leaderboards | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers host Casey County for Homecoming | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County attorney, local officers speak to students about making threats

Update on Wayne County murder arrest

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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