Cumberland County man dies in wreck on I-165

Thursday, July 21 by Derek Aaron

A native of neighboring Cumberland County was one of two people killed in a crash on I-165 on Tuesday afternoon, according to Kentucky State Police. Angel Perez, 38, of Louisville, was driving a 2007 International […]

30 new COVID cases in Russell County last week, area hospitalizations on the rise

Tuesday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Public Health reported 30 new COVID cases in Russell County last week. Neighboring Pulaski County was among the counties with the most new cases in the state with 163 new cases. […]

Russell County 10U Baseball finishes top 4 in state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 10U All Star baseball team's run ended with a top 4 finish in the state over the weekend. The team took a loss to Breckinridge County on Sunday, ending their run in the state semifinals of the West Kentucky Cal Ripken... Read More.

Russell County now ‘abnormally dry’

Friday, July 15 by Derek Aaron

Following rainfall events this past week, Russell County and most of the Lake Cumberland area has moved from moderate drought status to “abnormally dry,” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor and the National Weather Service. […]

Wayne County man still missing

Friday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

Wayne County law enforcement officers are continuing to search for a man who has been missing since July 5. 46-year-old Ricky Griffis was reported missing on July 6, and his car and cell phone were […]

Russell County 10U All Star Baseball seeing early success in state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 10U All Star Baseball team is seeing some early success in the West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Tournament. The team picked up a 9-8 walk-off win over Breckenridge County in their first game on Wednesday. Russell County will take on Barren... Read More.

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Cumberland County man dies in wreck on I-165

30 new COVID cases in Russell County last week, area hospitalizations on the rise

Russell County 10U Baseball finishes top 4 in state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County now ‘abnormally dry’

Wayne County man still missing

Russell County 10U All Star Baseball seeing early success in state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Adair County man arrested after shots fired during altercation

Details released about fatal Cumberland County wreck

Adair County man indicted after hit-and-run with school bus

County receives rural road recommendations from state transportation cabinet

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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