Details released about fatal Casey County fire

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Details have been released about a fatal house fire in Casey County Thursday evening. According to Kentucky State Police, two adults identified as 29-year-old Ariel Gordon of Lebanon and 39-year-old Thomas Moss of Summersville passed […]

Two Russell County road projects listed in state highway plan

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County road projects are included in Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommended highway plan. The two Russell County projects include a bridge project on Highway 379 at Crocus Creek along with a parkway project, […]

Four dead following house fire in Casey County

Friday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

Four people died as a result of a house fire in Casey County yesterday evening. According to officials close to the situation, the home was close to the intersection of Highways 70 and 837, near […]

Russell County sees slight increase in unemployment

Friday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County saw an increase in unemployment last month to close out 2023. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 5 percent last month, which was up just […]

Progress reportedly being made on Clinton County water issue

Thursday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we brought you a story about some ongoing water issues in neighboring Clinton County. While many residents are still facing problems, it is reported that progress is being made on the […]

Clinton County residents affected by water issues

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

Residents in neighboring Clinton County are affected by water issues. The city of Albany and Clinton County are experiencing water shortages due to broken waterlines following recent winter weather. Some residents in the area tell […]

Russell County, other area schools returning to classrooms today

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

With road conditions improved, Russell County Schools, along with several other area schools, will return to the classroom for the first time in more than a week today. Russell County, Adair County, Casey County, and […]

Lakers fall at home to Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team dropped a close one to Green County at home last night, falling by a score of 63-58. The Lakers are now 9-8 on the season and will go on the road Friday for a matchup at Mercer County.... Read More.

More than 40 dogs saved from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Casey County

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

More than 40 dogs were rescued from what is being described as deplorable conditions in neighboring Casey County. The nonprofit Animal Rescue Corps was called in for what is being referred to as Operation Frozen […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers scheduled for district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are scheduled to go on the road for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight. The Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers are scheduled to play in the first game, beginning at 6 p.m. with the... Read More.

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Details released about fatal Casey County fire

Two Russell County road projects listed in state highway plan

Four dead following house fire in Casey County

Russell County sees slight increase in unemployment

Progress reportedly being made on Clinton County water issue

Clinton County residents affected by water issues

Russell County, other area schools returning to classrooms today

Lakers fall at home to Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

More than 40 dogs saved from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Casey County

Lakers, Lady Lakers scheduled for district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight | 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