Laker Soccer hosts district foe Monroe County, RCMS Basketball on the road this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team will be at home this evening, hosting district rival Monroe County. The action will get underway at the First National Bank Athletic Complex at 5:30 this evening. The Lakers enter today's matchup at 2-2, while the Falcons enter at 0-4.... Read More.

School gets started in Russell County today

Wednesday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

Today is the first day of school in Russell County. Teachers held their opening day yesterday to make final preparations for the new school year, and students return to the classroom for the first time […]

Three Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

Wednesday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County residents were recently indicted by an Adair County grand jury. Those indicted included the following individuals: James R. Grantham, of Russell Springs, charged with four counts of sexual abuse first degree and […]

RCMS Basketball wins 1 of 3 over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams won 1 of 3 games on the road at Green County last night. The 7th grade team was victorious over Green County by a score of 45-23. The 6th grade team fell by a score... Read More.

Russell County Schools will have resource officer at each school

Tuesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

While several school districts across the state struggle to find school resource officers, that isn’t an issue in Russell County. Russell County Schools Director of School Safety Jackie Grider spoke to WJRS News and said […]

Man charged with shooting, killing neighbor in Pulaski County

Tuesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

A man is charged with murder in neighboring Pulaski County after authorities say he shot and killed his neighbor. Police say 50-year-old Kevin Jasgarszewski was arrested after attempting to flee the scene in his vehicle. […]

Russell County Schools bus drivers drive 2,500 miles per day during school year

Monday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

With the new school year starting this week, the school district’s transportation department is preparing to get buses rolling along the county’s roadways. Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford spoke to WJRS News about […]

Child killed in officer-involved crash in Pulaski County

Monday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

A child was killed in an officer-involved crash in neighboring Pulaski County. According to Kentucky State Police Post 11, 31-year-old Officer Derrick A. Glover of Nancy was operating his Dodge Durango police vehicle while off-duty […]

RCMS 8th graders pick up win at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker basketball teams went on the road to Casey County last night. The 8th grade team picked up a victory, coming out on top by a score of 43-34. The 7th grade team fell by a score of... Read More.

Russell County Schools serve nearly 4,500 meals per day

Thursday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Feeding Russell County’s students is no small task. Russell County Schools Director of School Nutrition Jessica Holt spoke to WJRS News about the number of meals the district prepares for local students and the multiple […]

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Laker Soccer hosts district foe Monroe County, RCMS Basketball on the road this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School gets started in Russell County today

Three Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

RCMS Basketball wins 1 of 3 over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Schools will have resource officer at each school

Man charged with shooting, killing neighbor in Pulaski County

Russell County Schools bus drivers drive 2,500 miles per day during school year

Child killed in officer-involved crash in Pulaski County

RCMS 8th graders pick up win at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Schools serve nearly 4,500 meals per day

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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