Lakers, Lady Lakers split doubleheader at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers split a doubleheader at Casey County last night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Rebels by a score of 52-35, making it five losses in a row for the Lady Lakers. The Lakers ended their five-game... Read More.

Proposed alignment would bring significant change for Russell County Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The KHSAA draft realignment plan would bring significant changes for Russell County Football. In the proposed plan released earlier this week, Russell County would move to District 7 in 4A where they would be joined by three-time defending 4A champion Boyle County, Lincoln County,... Read More.

KSP investigating double fatality collision in Clinton County

Tuesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating a double-fatality collision that occurred in Clinton County over the weekend. According to state police, 32-year-old Jonathan Farmer of Eubank was traveling north on US 127 in a 2001 […]

Bull elk poached in nearby McCreary County

Tuesday, January 17 by Derek Aaron

Conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are investigating a case of poaching of a bull elk in nearby McCreary County. A department employee found the bull elk carcass this past […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road at Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers will be on the road tonight for a matchup with Casey County. The Lady Lakers and Lady Rebels have played twice this year, with each team getting a win. The Lakers and Rebels have played once, with... Read More.

Several options on the table as county occupational tax sunset looms

Monday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The sunset clause on the county’s occupational tax is looming, with the sunset clause on the tax going into effect on April 1. With that date nearing, Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said several […]

Lady Laker Bowling gets big win in Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

On Thursday the Laker Bowling Team Traveled to Ralphie's Fun Center to take on Barren County. The Lady Lakers put another mark in the win column as they defeated Barren County 5 games to 2. High scores for the girls were Hailey Pankop 165... Read More.

Several Russell Countians indicted in Adair County

Friday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

Adair County Grand Jury indictments were released Thursday for both January and December of 2022. The indictments included four individuals from Russell Springs. Russell Countians indicted include the following: Barry Joe Kerr on charges of […]

Marcum says gaining familiarity with county boards is key

Friday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

In an exclusive sit-down with WJRS NEWS earlier this week, new Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said building relationships with those he will working with throughout his administration will be key the success of his […]

Taylor County Football Star All About Football (and Geese Hunting), not NIL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 13 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Creativity can pay off in a big way for college athletes now through name, image and likeness but that never occurred to Taylor County junior offensive lineman Hayes Johnson recently when he made a phone call to Kentucky Sports Radio. Johnson... Read More.

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Lakers, Lady Lakers split doubleheader at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Proposed alignment would bring significant change for Russell County Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KSP investigating double fatality collision in Clinton County

Bull elk poached in nearby McCreary County

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road at Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Several options on the table as county occupational tax sunset looms

Lady Laker Bowling gets big win in Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Several Russell Countians indicted in Adair County

Marcum says gaining familiarity with county boards is key

Taylor County Football Star All About Football (and Geese Hunting), not NIL | 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