Four charged in reported drug smuggling operation at Casey County Jail

Wednesday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

Four people are facing charges for what is being reported as a drug smuggling operation at the Casey County jail. According to reports, the Casey County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation at the end of […]

Lakers defeat Cumberland County in 3 innings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team picked up a shutout win over Cumberland County in 3 innings last night. The Lakers went on the road and defeated the Panthers by a score of 15-0. Owen Loy led the Lakers by driving in 5 runs on a... Read More.

Hart pitches 3 inning no-hitter as Lady Lakers shutout Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team picked up a shutout victory on the road at Metcalfe County yesterday by a score of 19-0. Addison Hart pitched a 3 inning no-hitter for Russell County, striking out 6 batters. At the plate, Addy Abrell led... Read More.

Russell County saw increase in unemployment last year

Tuesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County had a slight increase in unemployment last year compared to 2022. According to the report, Russell County’s unemployment rate was 5.3 percent last year, […]

Russell County ranks high in state in ag products sold

Tuesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

New data from the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture in Kentucky shows Russell County ranks high in the state in ag products sold. According to the data, Russell County ranks at the top in sales […]

Lady Lakers win big at Hart County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team won big on the road at Hart County yesterday. The Lady Lakers came out on top by a score of 20-2. Jaylee Roy drove in a team-high 4 runs on the day, which included a two-run home run, her... Read More.

Russell County saw increase in highway fatalities last year

Monday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

A new report released from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety and Kentucky State Police shows Russell County saw an increase in highway fatalities from auto collisions last year. Five deaths were reported […]

Market value of Russell County ag products nearly $55M in 2022

Monday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Recently released data from the 2022 Kentucky Agriculture Census shows a significant increase in the market value of local agriculture products, with the market value of ag products sold from Russell County coming in at […]

RCMS Baseball wins big over Hart County, RCMS Softball wins at Southern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams picked up victories on Friday night. The Lakers went to Hart County and picked up a 20-4 victory. Holden Hadley had a big day, finishing with 4 hits and driving in 4 runs. Talon Huckaby... Read More.

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team defeated Taylor County last Thursday by a score of 7-1. Addison Coffey scored 4 goals for Russell County, with Jayne Lawless scoring 2 and Bella Blakey adding another goal. Misha Gregory had 5 saves in... Read More.

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Four charged in reported drug smuggling operation at Casey County Jail

Lakers defeat Cumberland County in 3 innings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hart pitches 3 inning no-hitter as Lady Lakers shutout Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County saw increase in unemployment last year

Russell County ranks high in state in ag products sold

Lady Lakers win big at Hart County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County saw increase in highway fatalities last year

Market value of Russell County ag products nearly $55M in 2022

RCMS Baseball wins big over Hart County, RCMS Softball wins at Southern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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