Laker Bowling picks up victory over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling team picked up a victory over Green County on Friday. The Lakers defeated Green County 7-0 at a match in Campbellsville. High scores for the girls were Autumn Huckelby at 178 and Ashley Cain at 165. High scores for the boys... Read More.

Russell County sees sharp rise in unemployment, among highest in state

Friday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a sharp rise in unemployment numbers during the month of November, according to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County saw its unemployment rate in the month of November rise […]

Lady Lakers host Marion County in 2A tournament matchup tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team will be at home tonight, hosting Marion County in a Kentucky 2A tournament sectional matchup. The Lady Lakers enter at 8-5 and are coming off a district win over Monroe County earlier this week. The Lady Knights defeated Adair... Read More.

Clinton County School Board to Meet Tonight, Hiring of Superintendent Not on Agenda

Thursday, January 4 by WJRS Staff

The Clinton County Board of Education is scheduled to meet in special this evening, but it appears the board will not take action on the hiring of a new Superintendent. The Clinton County School district […]

Russell County paramedic selected for 2024 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy

Thursday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County paramedic is one of 15 EMS professionals selected to participate in the 4th annual Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy. Russell County paramedic/supervisor Jordan Russell was selected to participate in the program. The academy, […]

Maggie Mae Plescia, age 36, Formerly of Russell County

Thursday, January 4 by Sean Hammond

Maggie Mae Plescia, age 36, of Lexington, KY passed away Sunday, December 31 2023 at Her residence. She was born on Thursday, April 02 1987, in Berwyn, Illinois . She was the daughter of: Mother […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up district wins at Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams picked up big district wins on the road at Monroe County last night. In the first game, the Lady Lakers came out on top with a five-point victory over the Lady Falcons with a final... Read More.

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Laker Bowling picks up victory over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County sees sharp rise in unemployment, among highest in state

Lady Lakers host Marion County in 2A tournament matchup tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Clinton County School Board to Meet Tonight, Hiring of Superintendent Not on Agenda

Russell County paramedic selected for 2024 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy

Maggie Mae Plescia, age 36, Formerly of Russell County

Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up district wins at Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Schools back in session today

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Russell County Schools back in session tomorrow

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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