Tennessee man (formerly of Adair County) indicted on rape charge involving minor

Wednesday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man, who previously lived in Adair County, has been indicted on charges that he allegedly raped an underage female. Columbia Police served an indictment warrant on 27-year-old Jonathan Tyler Berryman, who was already […]

Lakers fall in season finale to LaRue County

Monday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team dropped its season finale in the final game at Finley Field last Friday night, falling to the LaRue County Hawks 25-20. The Lakers got within five yards of the end zone […]

Russell County man arrested in Adair County on assault and abuse charges

Monday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend on charges including assault and abuse of a child. According to reports, 33-year-old Jonathon W. Loy was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff’s […]

Russell County sees rise in unemployment last month

Friday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

Last month, 119 of Kentucky’s 120 counties saw a rise in unemployment, with Russell County seeing unemployment rise nearly half-a-percent. Russell County’s unemployment in September was at 5 percent, up from 4.6 percent in September […]

Halloween Havoc event expected to bring thousands to Russell County

Thursday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

A major event at the Lake Cumberland Dragway this weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to Russell County. The Halloween Havoc event will take place tomorrow and Saturday at the drag strip off […]

Russell County Search & Rescue assists with recovery of human remains in Garrard County

Tuesday, October 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search & Rescue was called out on Sunday to assist with a search operation in Garrard County. After searching over rugged terrain by multiple agencies in the Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve, two […]

Russell County Landmark Could Soon Be on National Register of Historic Places

Monday, October 23 by WJRS Staff

A Russell County landmark is one of 12 Kentucky sites being considered for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Russell County property is known to locals and historians as the H.M. Smith […]

14 collisions involving deer in Russell County last year

Wednesday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

Last year, there were 14 auto collisions involving a driver hitting a deer in Russell County. October through December is the peak season for collisions involving deer, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, with the […]

Russell County High School to host Parent Night on Thursday

Wednesday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

Parents of seniors at Russell County High School will have a chance to learn more about financial aid, grants, postsecondary education, scholarships, and more at Parent Night this Thursday at the high school. College and […]

Lady Lakers take on Clinton County for district title tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will take on Clinton County tonight for the 16th District Championship. The Lady Lakers and the Lady Bulldogs will face off at 6 p.m. at Laker Gym for the district championship. Last night, the Lady Lakers defeated... Read More.

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Tennessee man (formerly of Adair County) indicted on rape charge involving minor

Lakers fall in season finale to LaRue County

Russell County man arrested in Adair County on assault and abuse charges

Russell County sees rise in unemployment last month

Halloween Havoc event expected to bring thousands to Russell County

Russell County Search & Rescue assists with recovery of human remains in Garrard County

Russell County Landmark Could Soon Be on National Register of Historic Places

14 collisions involving deer in Russell County last year

Russell County High School to host Parent Night on Thursday

Lady Lakers take on Clinton County for district title 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