Today is last day of school for Russell County students

Thursday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Today wraps up the 2023-2024 school year for Russell County students. Teachers will wrap up the school year tomorrow. Tomorrow is also graduation day for Russell County High School seniors. Graduation takes place at 6 […]

Deputies cleared in Wayne County shooting

Wednesday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

A grand jury has cleared Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies of any wrongdoing in the case of an officer-involved shooting that took place back in January. According to testimony from Kentucky State Police, 45-year-old Jeremy Bertram […]

Lady Lakers fall to Cumberland County in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team saw its season come to an end last night, falling 9-1 to Cumberland County in the 16th District tournament. The game was close through the first half of the game, with the Lady Panthers holding a 2-1 lead after... Read More.

Lakers pick up win at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team picked up a win on the road at Barren County last night. The Lakers came out on top by a score of 12-10 over the Trojans. Trace Stringer and Carter Stapp each finished with 2 hits on the... Read More.

Casey County School Board provides 4 percent pay raises

Thursday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The school board in neighboring Casey County unanimously approved a 4 percent pay raise for teachers and other school staff at a board meeting earlier this week. All teachers and certified employees will receive a […]

Lady Laker Softball falls in high-scoring game at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team fell in a high-scoring game at Casey County last night by a score of 13-11. Rylen McGowan hit a three-run home run for Russell County, her 8th of the season, and Miley Rankins led Russell County in hits with... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball on the road at Casey County today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will go on the road to Casey County today. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT. The Lady Lakers enter today's matchup at 19-13. The Lady Rebels enter at 16-14.

Harlan County coach Kyle Jones believes Trent Noah and Travis Perry will fit together well at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 15 by Zac Oakes

Mark Pope will have Kentucky’s all-time leading high school scorer — Travis Perry of Lyon County — and fifth all-time leading scorer — Trent Noah of Harlan County — on his first UK roster. Perry signed with UK and then coach John Calipari in... Read More.

Russell County teachers recognized over the weekend

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County teachers were recognized over the weekend at Campbellsville University. Earlier this year, the university announced Russell County teachers Penny Lester, Marquita Robinson, and Rebecca Walters were selected for this year’s Campbellsville University […]

Unemployment increases in Russell County, Lake Cumberland area

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Data released earlier this month showed an increase in unemployment in Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area as a whole. Russell County’s unemployment rate for the month of March came in at 6.4 percent, […]

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Today is last day of school for Russell County students

Deputies cleared in Wayne County shooting

Lady Lakers fall to Cumberland County in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers pick up win at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Casey County School Board provides 4 percent pay raises

Lady Laker Softball falls in high-scoring game at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball on the road at Casey County today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Harlan County coach Kyle Jones believes Trent Noah and Travis Perry will fit together well at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County teachers recognized over the weekend

Unemployment increases in Russell County, Lake Cumberland area

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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