Russell County in the green on latest COVID map

Tuesday, May 10 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department currently has all of the counties, including Russell County, in the district in the “green” level of community spread. This is based on the CDC Community Spread model. This […]

Lawson no-hits Barren County in Laker win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 10 by Zac Oakes

Nathan Lawson put together an excellent performance on the mound, striking out 13 batters in a no-hit shutout as the Russell County Lakers defeated the Barren County Trojans 4-0 Monday night. With the win, the Lakers improved to 21-4 on the season.

Wayne County man charged with shooting mother over Xbox controller on Mother’s Day

Monday, May 9 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man is accused of shooting his mother on Mother’s Day following a dispute over an Xbox controller. According to law enforcement, 22-year-old Jacob Small was arrested Sunday night and faces charges of […]

Laker Baseball goes on the road to Barren County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will go on the road to Barren County tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The Lakers enter at 20-4 to take on a Trojans squad entering at 11-15. The Lakers won the first matchup, a 12-2 win at... Read More.

Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County grand jury handed down indictments yesterday, and Russell County residents were among those indicted. Those indicted include: Clifton Mark Collins, of Main Street in Russell Springs, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine second […]

Less than a month until Russell County Fair

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

We are now less than a month from the 2022 Russell County Jaycees Fair. This year’s fair will begin on Friday, June 3 and run through Saturday, June 11. Friday will open with a horse […]

County governments can apply for spay/neuter grants

Friday, May 6 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board is inviting county and metropolitan governments to apply for available grants to spay and neuter dogs and cats. The board will award up to $3,000 to each government on […]

Lakers scheduled to go on the road to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team is scheduled to go on the road to Boyle County today. The Lakers will take on the Rebels, beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT. The Lakers enter at 20-4 to take on the Rebels, who enter at 19-6.

Details released on KSP shooting last month in Green County

Thursday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police continues the investigation of a trooper-involved shooting that occurred on April 9 in Green County. The preliminary investigation reveals that KSP Post 15 troopers were responding to a request for assistance from […]

Lady Laker Softball goes on the road to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will go on the road for a matchup with Casey County today. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. The Lady Lakers enter the matchup with a record of 16-8, while the Lady Rebels enter at... Read More.

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Russell County in the green on latest COVID map

Lawson no-hits Barren County in Laker win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wayne County man charged with shooting mother over Xbox controller on Mother’s Day

Laker Baseball goes on the road to Barren County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

Less than a month until Russell County Fair

County governments can apply for spay/neuter grants

Lakers scheduled to go on the road to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Details released on KSP shooting last month in Green County

Lady Laker Softball goes on the road to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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