Russell County Hospital CEO talks about RCH operations amidst winter storm

Tuesday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

This winter storm has brought unusually cold temperatures and a few inches of snowfall to Russell and surrounding counties. The winter storm presents challenges for businesses and individuals across the county. WJRS News caught up […]

7th grade Lakers finish as conference runner-up after losing close one to Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The 7th grade Laker Basketball team finished as runner-up in the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference basketball tournament over the weekend. The top-seeded Lakers defeated Campbellsville 52-44 in their first game, but dropped a close one to the 2-seed Adair County in the... Read More.

County planning to create Bicentennial Committee

Thursday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

Next year will mark Russell County’s bicentennial, or 200 years since the county was founded. WRJS News spoke with Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum about creating a committee that will plan celebration events for […]

Doyle Roy, age 89, of Russell County

Wednesday, January 10 by Sean Hammond

Doyle Roy, age 89 of the Royville Community of Russell County, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY He was born on March 21, 1935 son of […]

Investigation underway in fatal Pulaski County shooting

Wednesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting that occurred in Pulaski County over the weekend. According to multiple reports, the shooting occurred late Saturday night in the Science Hill community resulting in the death […]

Lady Lakers outlast Wayne County for 2OT victory; JV team wins by 35 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Last night's game between the Russell County Lady Lakers and the Wayne County Lady Cardinals went into double overtime, with the Lady Lakers coming out on top 52-47. After finishing the first quarter tied 12-12, the Lady Lakers would take a one-point lead into... Read More.

County planning Easter egg hunt this spring

Tuesday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

The county is planning for an Easter egg hunt event this spring. Easter falls on March 31st this year, and the fiscal court voted at last night’s meeting to move forward with plans to have […]

Lakers comeback falls short against Southwestern; Lady Lakers host Wayne County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers made a strong effort to come back against Southwestern last night, but ultimately fell on the road by a score of 79-77. The Lakers trailed 73-58 in the fourth quarter but the Lakers fought back, falling by two against the... Read More.

Death investigation underway in neighboring Clinton County

Monday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

A death investigation is underway in neighboring Clinton County. According to a report in the Clinton County News, law enforcement officers from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police were called out last […]

KSP investigating Wayne County shooting

Monday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in neighboring Wayne County that took place over the weekend. According to reports, the shooting occurred at around 10 Friday night on Tuggle Hollow Road off […]

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Russell County Hospital CEO talks about RCH operations amidst winter storm

7th grade Lakers finish as conference runner-up after losing close one to Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County planning to create Bicentennial Committee

Doyle Roy, age 89, of Russell County

Investigation underway in fatal Pulaski County shooting

Lady Lakers outlast Wayne County for 2OT victory; JV team wins by 35 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County planning Easter egg hunt this spring

Lakers comeback falls short against Southwestern; Lady Lakers host Wayne County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Death investigation underway in neighboring Clinton County

KSP investigating Wayne County shooting

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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