Russell County 12-14 year olds perform well at shooting sports competition

Wednesday, August 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 12-14 year olds performed well at a recent shooting sports competition in Adair County. Here’s how Russell County’s team members performed. Alyssa Wethington won first place in the target recurve archery competition. […]

Russell County, Glasgow fight to draw in 4th Region matchup | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Soccer team went on the road for a matchup with Glasgow yesterday. The Lakers and the Scotties fought to a 2-2 draw. The Lakers now sit at 1-1-1 on the season and are off until Monday when they go on... Read More.

Russell County 9-11 year olds fare well at Adair County shooting contest

Tuesday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Shooting Sports team members in the 9-11 age range had a strong performance at the recent contest in Adair County. Titus Popplewell placed first in the BB and air pistol contest. Jadan Durham […]

Russell County man involved in three-car collision in Adair County

Tuesday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was involved in a three-car collision in Adair County late last week. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred when a 2012 Kia Soul, operated by Joe Grider […]

Lady Laker Golf competes in Pulaski County tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Golf team competed in the Pulaski County Tournament at Eagles Nest over the weekend. The tournament included an hour-and-a-half rain delay, but the Lady Lakers shot a team score of 371 on the day. Breanna Trautman had a strong... Read More.

Russell County Shooting Sports fares well at Adair County contest

Monday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports team competed well at the recent Adair County contest. Here’s how Russell County contestants fared in the team shooting competitions. All these teams were in the 9-11 age range. […]

Local tourism director excited about tourism spending in Russell County

Monday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

New data released from the state this week gives insight into how much money visitors to Russell County spend while they’re in the county. Last year, Russell County visitor spending increased from the previous two […]

Russell County Schools launching new food service program

Thursday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Director of Nutrition Services Jessica Holt recently spoke to WJRS about a new program the school district is launching that will be beneficial to students and parents. Holt also spoke about the […]

Laker Soccer wins season opener over Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker soccer team faced off against the Barren County Trojans at home for the season opener, coming away with a 3-2 victory. The Lakers spent most of the first half attacking a stingy Trojan defense. Taven Roy-Foley broke through for a... Read More.

Laker Golf team defeats Cumberland County, competes at Battle at the Bridge in recent action | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team picked up a win over district rival Cumberland County yesterday. The Lakers shot a 159 on the day while Cumberland County shot a 168. Daylon Blevins led Russell County with a 39, while Noah McMillin, Kole Rixon, and Nate Aaron... Read More.

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Russell County 12-14 year olds perform well at shooting sports competition

Russell County, Glasgow fight to draw in 4th Region matchup | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 9-11 year olds fare well at Adair County shooting contest

Russell County man involved in three-car collision in Adair County

Lady Laker Golf competes in Pulaski County tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Shooting Sports fares well at Adair County contest

Local tourism director excited about tourism spending in Russell County

Russell County Schools launching new food service program

Laker Soccer wins season opener over Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf team defeats Cumberland County, competes at Battle at the Bridge in recent action | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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