RCMS Softball picks up shutout win over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team picked up a shutout win over Green County on Wednesday. The Lady Lakers won 11-0 thanks to a strong pitching effort by Brylie Jo Hardwick, who allowed just two hits, no runs, and 4 strikeouts. At the... Read More.

Russell County had one of state’s largest decreases in unemployment last year

Wednesday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County had one of the largest decreases in unemployment from 2020 to 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County had a decrease of 2.6 percent, from 8 percent in 2020 to […]

Late errors doom Lakers in upset loss to Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

A pair of late errors doomed the Lakers Tuesday as Russell County dropped its first district baseball game in five years to the Cumberland County Panthers by a score of 3-2. The Lakers had two errors in the top of the seventh inning as... Read More.

Russell County School Board gives go-ahead to major athletic facilities upgrades

Tuesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education gave approval to move forward with a major athletic facilities upgrade at its meeting Monday night. The plan, which comes with a price tag of around $7.65M, would create […]

Laker Baseball, Softball take on Cumberland County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball and Softball teams will both be in action in district play tonight. The Laker Baseball team will host Cumberland County with first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. The softball team will go on the road to Cumberland County with first pitch... Read More.

Russell County Tennis has mixed results against Pulaski

Monday, April 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Tennis team took on Pulaski County recently. Here’s a look at the results. 1 seed Lucas McFall (RC) defeated Jackson Martin 8-2 2 seed Jay Bailey (RC) lost to Ben Hampton […]

RS man indicted by Green County Grand Jury

Monday, April 18 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was indicted by a Green County Grand Jury recently. Aaron A. Pickard was indicted on charges of theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others greater than $1,000 under $10,000 and […]

Evaline Godbey, age 100, of Casey County

Friday, April 15 by Sean Hammond

Evaline Godbey, of Casey County, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Liberty Care Center, in Liberty. She was 100 years of age. Evaline was born on Casey Creek, of Adair County, on April […]

Free Dump Day, Waste Tire Days in Russell County coming up

Thursday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

Free Dump Day in Russell County is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Russell County Landfill. Waste Tire Day in Russell County is also coming up next month, […]

Russell County Sheriff’s Office releases March activity report

Wednesday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly activity report for March. The sheriff’s office reported 430 calls of service, 50 arrests, and 6 mental health transports. The sheriff’s office also reported 79 court papers […]

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RCMS Softball picks up shutout win over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County had one of state’s largest decreases in unemployment last year

Late errors doom Lakers in upset loss to Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County School Board gives go-ahead to major athletic facilities upgrades

Laker Baseball, Softball take on Cumberland County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Tennis has mixed results against Pulaski

RS man indicted by Green County Grand Jury

Evaline Godbey, age 100, of Casey County

Free Dump Day, Waste Tire Days in Russell County coming up

Russell County Sheriff’s Office releases March activity report

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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