Russell County Schools Food Pantry has made great impact

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

A partnership between Feeding America Kentucky Heartland and the Russell County School District has paid great dividends for students and families in Russell County. The partnership involves a food pantry that is available for students […]

Laker Football falls to Wayne County on the road

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team fell to Wayne County on the road last Friday, falling to 1-8 on the season and ending the chance of a berth in the playoffs. The Lakers fell 44-23 to the […]

Laker Band takes first place at Barren County contest

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band took first place at the Barren County Marching Invitational over the weekend. The Lakers also took the awards in Best Overall Music and Best Overall Effect. The Laker Band will compete next […]

Russell County man arrested in Adair County

Saturday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County Thursday night. According to Columbia Police, 24-year-old De Leon Benedicto was arrested following a traffic stop on charges of speeding, operating a vehicle without a license, […]

Laker Football travels to Wayne County for district showdown | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will travel to Wayne County for a district showdown tonight. The winner of tonight's game will most likely secure a playoff spot. Kickoff for tonight's game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT at Wayne County High School. Pregame on Laker... Read More.

Three months after shooting, KSP releases a few more details about officer-involved shooting in Clinton County

Tuesday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

Almost three months after an officer-involved shooting in neighboring Clinton County, Kentucky State Police Post 15 has released some details about the incident, including the name of the individual who was shot and killed. According […]

County looking to secure grant funds for voting equipment to bring back voting in Jabez

Tuesday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

Last month, the Russell County Fiscal Court voted to approve purchasing voting machines and equipment needed to bring a polling place back to Jabez, beginning with next month’s general election. At last night’s meeting of […]

Search still ongoing for missing Adair County teen; new info released on last sighting

Tuesday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

New information has been released about the last sighting of a missing Adair County teenager. According to new reports from Kentucky State Police Post 15, 13-year-old Crystal Vertrees was last seen at a residence on […]

No school today in Russell County

Monday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

School is out today for Russell County students as today is a professional development day. Teachers will report to school, but students will get one extra day for fall break. Students return to the classroom […]

Lakers Fall to State’s Top Ranked Team, Boyle County, 49-7 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 6 by WJRS Staff

The Boyle County Rebels came to Finley Field on Friday night and proved why they are the state's top ranked football team as they scored on their first four possessions of the game, enroute to an easy 49-7 victory over Russell County. Boyle County... Read More.

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Russell County Schools Food Pantry has made great impact

Laker Football falls to Wayne County on the road

Laker Band takes first place at Barren County contest

Russell County man arrested in Adair County

Laker Football travels to Wayne County for district showdown | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Three months after shooting, KSP releases a few more details about officer-involved shooting in Clinton County

County looking to secure grant funds for voting equipment to bring back voting in Jabez

Search still ongoing for missing Adair County teen; new info released on last sighting

No school today in Russell County

Lakers Fall to State’s Top Ranked Team, Boyle County, 49-7 | 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