Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up big district wins over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams picked up key district wins at home last night over Cumberland County. In the first game, the Lady Lakers came away with a 47-40 victory. The game was close throughout, as Russell County was able... Read More.

2023 among warmest years on record in Russell County

Tuesday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

2023 ended up being one of the warmest years on record in Russell County. According to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information, the average temperature in 2023 in Russell County was 58.5 degrees. […]

Sheriff’s Office warning of scam targeting Russell County citizens

Tuesday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a recent scam going around. According to Sheriff Derek Polston, scammers are calling local residents and telling them that an arrest warrant has been issued to […]

Russell County to host Cumberland County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will host Cumberland County for a basketball district doubleheader tonight. The Lady Lakers will take on the Lady Panthers beginning at 6 p.m. The Lakers will take on the Panthers in the nightcap, beginning at around 7:30 p.m. In the last matchup... Read More.

Dates for Russell County Jaycees Fair set

Friday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The dates for the annual Russell County Jaycees Fair have been set. The annual Russell County Fair is scheduled to get underway on Friday, May 31, running for nine days and concluding on Saturday, June […]

Russell County hosts Monroe in district doubleheader; homecoming ceremony tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be at home tonight for a district doubleheader. Russell County will take on Monroe County with the Lady Lakers and Lady Falcons tipping off at 6 p.m. Between the girls game and boys game,... Read More.

RCMS Volleyball sweeps Casey County, basketball teams struggle against Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball and Boys Basketball teams were in action last night. The volleyball teams were at home, picking up a sweep over Casey County. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams all picked up 2-0 victories. The RCMS Volleyball teams... Read More.

Most of Clinton County has had water restored

Wednesday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

Reports out of Clinton County are that most of the county has had water restored. Extreme cold temperatures earlier this month caused several water line breaks that left many of the residents without water for […]

Russell County to host Metcalfe in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be at home tonight, hosting Metcalfe County in a district doubleheader at Laker Gym. The Lady Lakers will take on the Lady Hornets beginning at 6 p.m. with the Lakers taking on the Hornets in the... Read More.

Ackerman named new Clinton County Schools Superintendent

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Principal Wayne Ackerman has accepted a new position. Ackerman will take over as the Superintendent of Clinton County Schools. Ackerman has previously served as principal at two schools in Russell County, […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up big district wins over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

2023 among warmest years on record in Russell County

Sheriff’s Office warning of scam targeting Russell County citizens

Russell County to host Cumberland County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Dates for Russell County Jaycees Fair set

Russell County hosts Monroe in district doubleheader; homecoming ceremony tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Volleyball sweeps Casey County, basketball teams struggle against Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Most of Clinton County has had water restored

Russell County to host Metcalfe in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ackerman named new Clinton County Schools Superintendent

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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