Casey County considering ordinance to prohibit medical cannabis operation in county

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, was legalized in Kentucky last year after receiving approval by the state legislature and being signed by the governor. The state can begin issuing business licenses for medical […]

Russell County students selected for entrepreneurship program

Monday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

A pair of Russell County students have been selected for a prestigious business opportunity. Russell County’s Danica Coe and Laila Hammond have been selected for the 2024 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute through the Center for Rural […]

Officer Involved Shooting in Taylor County Still Under Investigation

Thursday, May 9 by WJRS Staff

An officer involved shooting in nearby Taylor County on Tuesday apparently remains under investigation and details have yet to be released by the Kentucky State Police. The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) of State Police […]

Several Charged in Casey County with Cruelty to Animals

Tuesday, May 7 by WJRS Staff

UPDATED: Kentucky State Police Post 15 in Columbia issued a CORRECTION PRESS RELEASE at 9:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7th regarding those cited for cruelty to animals. Only one Russell County resident was listed in […]

UPDATE: State Police Post 15 Columbia Releases Information on Two Deaths in Russell County

Saturday, May 4 by WJRS Staff

NOTE: Kentucky State Police in Columbia has released information regarding the two deaths which occurred in in Russell County on Friday night. WJRS News has learned that Larry V. Gosser of the Gosser Ridge […]

Three Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

Thursday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County residents were indicted in Adair County recently. Patricia Carroll Kerr of Russell Springs was indicted on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance third degree, and possession of drug […]

Hart’s walk-off double gives Russell County big district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Last night's 16th District Softball showdown between Russell County and Clinton County went down-to-the-wire with Avery Hart hitting a hard ground ball into center field, scoring the winning run from second base to give the Lady Lakers a big district win. Down to two... Read More.

Russell Springs man indicted for reportedly threatening to detonate bomb at Adair County restaurant

Wednesday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted for reportedly threatening to detonate a bomb at an Adair County restaurant. The incident occurred at Betty’s OK Country Cooking on Highway 55 in Adair County on March 17. […]

Lady Laker Softball picks up district win over Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team picked up a district win at home last night on senior night, defeating Metcalfe County 16-1 in 4 innings. Jaylee Roy and Abby Sprague each finished with a pair of hits. Roy also drove in a team-high... Read More.

RCMS Lady Laker Softball defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team defeated Wayne County by a score of 10-7 last night. Allie Bailey and Olivia Robertson led Russell County with 3 hits each, and Robertson drove in a team-high 5 runs. Bailey got the start pitching, going 4... Read More.

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Casey County considering ordinance to prohibit medical cannabis operation in county

Russell County students selected for entrepreneurship program

Officer Involved Shooting in Taylor County Still Under Investigation

Several Charged in Casey County with Cruelty to Animals

UPDATE: State Police Post 15 Columbia Releases Information on Two Deaths in Russell County

Three Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

Hart’s walk-off double gives Russell County big district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs man indicted for reportedly threatening to detonate bomb at Adair County restaurant

Lady Laker Softball picks up district win over Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Laker Softball defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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