Wayne County death investigation underway after man falls into ravine

Wednesday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

A death investigation is underway in neighboring Wayne County after a man reportedly fell into a ravine. According to reports, first responders were called to a scene off Duncan Valley Road in Wayne County Monday […]

Lady Laker Soccer falls to Wayne County in regular season finale | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team fell to the Wayne County Lady Cardinals 3-1 in the regular season finale last night. Marissa Hatchett scored the lone goal for Russell County and Liz Evans had 11 saves. In the JV game, the Lady Lakers and Lady... Read More.

Electric vehicle charging station coming to Russell County

Tuesday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

A new fast electric vehicle charging station is coming to Russell County. The new charging station will be located at the Russell County Tourism Office in Russell Springs, and is the result of a partnership […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

Tuesday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend. According to reports, 33-year-old Justin M. Emerson was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine third or more offense, […]

Lady Laker Volleyball vs Clinton County postponed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

Update: This game has been postponed due to a water line break at the school. The game will be rescheduled. The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team is in district action tonight, taking on Clinton County on the road tonight. Freshman, JV, and varsity... Read More.

Russell County unemployment at 5 percent last month

Monday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County had an unemployment rate of 5 percent last month. Russell County’s unemployment rate was in the middle when it comes to other counties in […]

Beshear says Russell County receiving over $143K in state road funds

Friday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will be receiving more than $143,000 in funds from the state to repair roadways. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced yesterday that Russell County will receive funds for three road projects, with two being […]

Laker Band competes at Boyle County competition

Tuesday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band competed at the Boyle County Rebel Showdown, finishing third overall in Class AAA. Russell County finished behind Estill County and Taylor County in the competition. Russell County received Best Percussion and Russell […]

Over 37,000 visits to Russell County Library last year

Tuesday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

According to data from the Russell County Public Library, more than 37,000 people visited the library last year. The library released data from an annual report this week showing the library saw increased use in […]

Russell County DAR program approved for loan

Tuesday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Deceased Farm Animal Removal Program received a $7,500 loan from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. The local program coordinates environmentally-sound and cost-effective disposal of deceased livestock for Kentucky producers. The Kentucky Ag […]

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Wayne County death investigation underway after man falls into ravine

Lady Laker Soccer falls to Wayne County in regular season finale | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Electric vehicle charging station coming to Russell County

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

Lady Laker Volleyball vs Clinton County postponed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County unemployment at 5 percent last month

Beshear says Russell County receiving over $143K in state road funds

Laker Band competes at Boyle County competition

Over 37,000 visits to Russell County Library last year

Russell County DAR program approved for loan

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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