RCMS Volleyball gets big wins over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School volleyball teams got big wins over Clinton County last night. All three teams came out victorious. The 6th grade team won 2-0, the 7th grade team won 2-1 and the 8th grade team won 2-0. The 8th grade team... Read More.

County awarded funding for emergency food and shelter programs

Thursday, February 9 by Derek Aaron

Russell County has been awarded federal funding through the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Russell County’s allotment of $6,324 is meant to […]

Jamestown woman injured in Adair County collision

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision in Adair County on Tuesday. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred KY 55 South when a vehicle operated by 81-year-old Arlis Kearns […]

Lakers host Hart County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers will host the Hart County Raiders this evening at Laker Gym. The Lakers and Raiders will tip off at 7 p.m. The Lakers enter with a record of 8-17. The Raiders enter at 12-10.

Russell County reports 18 new COVID cases this week

Wednesday, February 8 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 18 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, a decrease from last week’s total of 24. Looking at other counties in the Lake Cumberland District, Pulaski County […]

Taylor County man sentenced to nearly 5 years in federal prison

Wednesday, February 8 by Derek Aaron

A Taylor County man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison followed by a 3-year term of supervised release earlier this week for illegally possessing two firearms in nearby Campbellsville. According to court documents, […]

Jamestown man arrested early Sunday in Cumberland County

Monday, February 6 by Derek Aaron

A Jamestown man was arrested on a variety of charges early Sunday morning in Burkesville, according to jail records. Edward Hedges, 42, was taken into custody by the Burkesville Police Department on charges of DUI, […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers have rough night at Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers had a rough night at Monroe County in a district doubleheader Friday night. In the first game, the Lady Lakers fell by a score of 60-37. The loss moves the Lady Lakers to 5-19 and winless on... Read More.

Nearby Metcalfe County 1 of 14 Counties Awarded Grants to Clean Illegal Dumps

Saturday, February 4 by Sean Hammond

Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Energy and Environment (EEC) Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman announced on Feb. 2, 2023, approximately $534,000 in grants for the cleanup of 62 illegal dumps in 14 counties across the commonwealth. […]

RCMS Volleyball swept by Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School volleyball teams were swept by Adair County last night. Adair County won the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade matches each in two sets over the Lady Lakers. The Lady Lakers took 2 of 3 over Green County in the... Read More.

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RCMS Volleyball gets big wins over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County awarded funding for emergency food and shelter programs

Jamestown woman injured in Adair County collision

Lakers host Hart County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County reports 18 new COVID cases this week

Taylor County man sentenced to nearly 5 years in federal prison

Jamestown man arrested early Sunday in Cumberland County

Lakers, Lady Lakers have rough night at Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nearby Metcalfe County 1 of 14 Counties Awarded Grants to Clean Illegal Dumps

RCMS Volleyball swept by Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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