Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 10 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County 8U Lady Lakers are making history this weekend as they become the first 8-and-under softball team from Russell County to qualify for the Kentucky State Tournament. The Lady Lakers will travel to Marion County for state tournament play, where they'll open... Read More.

Russell County Extension Office Offers Resources for Farmers and Gardeners

Thursday, July 9 by WJRS Staff

As the growing season continues across Russell County, the focus now shifts from planting to maintaining healthy crops and gardens. Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Jonathan Oakes says by this point in the […]

Russell County 10U All-Stars Win First Game in State Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County 10-and-Under All-Stars are off to a winning start at the 2026 Cal Ripken State Tournament. Russell County opened tournament play Wednesday night in Elizabethtown with an impressive 9-to-2 victory over Franklin-Simpson. The Lakers collected eight hits and scored nine runs in... Read More.

Modern Airport Helping Showcase Russell County to Corporate Investors, Visitors to Lake Cumberland

Wednesday, July 8 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Airport is doing much more than serving pilots. Local leaders say it’s also playing an important role in economic development and helping position Russell County for future growth. Airport Board Chairman John […]

New State Dashboard Reveals Russell County Has More Than $662,000 in Unspent Opioid Settlement Funds

Wednesday, July 8 by WJRS Staff

Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced a new online dashboard allowing Kentuckians to track how opioid settlement funds are being spent across the Commonwealth. The dashboard, created in partnership with the University of Kentucky’s Rapid […]

Laker Nation Heads to State: Six Russell County All-Star Teams Open Tournament Play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 8 by WJRS Staff

Russell County's youngest baseball stars are set to take the field this week as the 2026 West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Tournament gets underway. Six Russell County Laker All-Star teams will compete at multiple tournament sites, all with hopes of bringing home a state... Read More.

Russell County Hospital Receives Rural Stroke Silver Award

Tuesday, July 7 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital has received the Rural Stroke Silver Award American Heart Association “Get with the Guidelines” achievement award for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and […]

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Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Extension Office Offers Resources for Farmers and Gardeners

Russell County 10U All-Stars Win First Game in State Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Modern Airport Helping Showcase Russell County to Corporate Investors, Visitors to Lake Cumberland

New State Dashboard Reveals Russell County Has More Than $662,000 in Unspent Opioid Settlement Funds

Laker Nation Heads to State: Six Russell County All-Star Teams Open Tournament Play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Hospital Receives Rural Stroke Silver Award

Community Blood Drive Wednesday Morning at Russell County Hospital

Tragic Fireworks Accident Claims Life of 4-Year-Old in Pulaski County

Flood Debris Pickup Begins Monday Across Clinton County

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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