RCHS basketball teams fall in doubleheader at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams dropped close contests in a road doubleheader at Barren County last night. In the first game, the Lady Lakers went toe-to-toe with the Trojanettes, falling by a score of 43-38. The Lady Lakers... Read More.

Casey County first responders discuss dangerous issues with 911

Thursday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

First responders in Casey County are dealing with potentially dangerous issues involving 911 calls. Casey County’s 911 operations are dispatched through Bluegrass 911 Communications, a regional operation that dispatches for Casey, Lincoln, Garrard, and Mercer […]

Liberty woman arrested after driving stolen vehicle from Adair County, fighting with police

Thursday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

A Liberty woman was arrested last week after she reportedly stole a vehicle from a business in Columbia and fought with Casey County deputies. According to reports, 39-year-old Sherri Hayes was arrested and faces charges […]

RCHS Basketball teams wrap up regular season with doubleheader at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Basketball teams will wrap up the regular season with a doubleheader at Barren County tonight. The Lady Lakers will take on the Lady Trojans at 6 p.m. with the Lakers and Trojans facing off in the nightcap. As the... Read More.

Russell County Chamber holds first meeting of 2024

Wednesday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting of 2024 yesterday after last month’s meeting was cancelled due to weather. WJRS News caught up with new chamber president Brittany Stephens to talk about […]

County votes to provide funding for Duo Broadband Jabez project

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted last week to provide funds for the Duo Broadband project in Jabez. Duo Broadband is currently in the midst of a large-scale project in Jabez totaling more than $6 […]

Lady Lakers fall in OT to Whitley County, Lakers host Pulaski tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team saw its seven-game winning streak come to an end last night following a hard-fought battle with Whitley County, falling by a score of 51-47 in overtime. The Lady Lakers fall to 17-9 on the season with the... Read More.

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RCHS basketball teams fall in doubleheader at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Casey County first responders discuss dangerous issues with 911

Liberty woman arrested after driving stolen vehicle from Adair County, fighting with police

RCHS Basketball teams wrap up regular season with doubleheader at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Chamber holds first meeting of 2024

County votes to provide funding for Duo Broadband Jabez project

Lady Lakers fall in OT to Whitley County, Lakers host Pulaski tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Crews rescue calf from sinkhole in neighboring Pulaski County

Child death investigation leads to arrest of mother in Adair County

Bruce A. Luttrell, age 64, of Casey County

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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