Russell County Fair Announces 2026 Floral Hall Champions

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fair has announced its 2026 Floral Hall Grand Champions, recognizing outstanding entries in both Open Class and 4-H competition categories. In the Open Class division, Sharon Bradley earned Grand Champion honors in […]

Russell County Teen Killed in Adair County Crash

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

A local teenager died as the result of a two-vehicle collision in Adair County Friday morning. WJRS News is told the victim is 17-year-old Natalie Wilson of Russell County. Kentucky State Police say it happened […]

Two Arrested on DUI and Drug Charges in Adair County

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

Two people were arrested over the weekend in Adair County by Kentucky State Police. According to jail records, 23-year-old Malaya Nicole Seacat of Milltown, Indiana, was taken into custody on several charges, including DUI, speeding, […]

Multiple Weekend Arrests Reported in Pulaski County

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

Several arrests were reported over the weekend in Pulaski County. According to authorities, 45-year-old Benjamin Foster of Nancy was arrested late Friday night by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. […]

Area Competitors Claim Wins at Russell County Fair Truck and Tractor Pull

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

We have results from the KTPA Truck and Tractor Pulls last Friday at the Russell County Fair. Area winners included Adam Bennett from Columbia in the Super Modified 4WD Class, Jeff Sprowl from Tompkinsville in […]

Winners Announced from Russell County Fair Horse Races

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

We have winners from the horse races at the Russell County Fair on Saturday. In the Run What You Brung, Tawney Abney took first place riding Whiskey Bent. In the ¼ mile derby, Jonathan Browder […]

Russell County teen dead following Adair County wreck

Friday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

A local teenager died as the result of a two-vehicle collision in Adair County Friday morning. WJRS News is told the victim is 17-year-old Natalie Wilson of Russell County. Kentucky State Police say it happened […]

Thursday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

The demolition derby will be the featured entertainment tonight at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. The demolition derby gets underway at 7:00 this evening on the main track. The carnival and the Farm at the […]

Russell County native Nathan Lawson makes professional baseball debut | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Nathan Lawson made his professional baseball debut this week with the Florence Y'alls, a professional baseball team based out of Florence, Kentucky. Lawson, who played collegiately at Eastern Kentucky University and Western Kentucky University following his career at Russell County High... Read More.

Russell County Fair Floral Hall results

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

We have results from the Russell County Fair Floral Hall. Winners from the open class include: Flowers – Sharon Bradley Baked Foods – Sherry Redmon Photography – Gunnar Coe Painting – Tina Wilson Food Preservation […]

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Russell County Fair Announces 2026 Floral Hall Champions

Russell County Teen Killed in Adair County Crash

Two Arrested on DUI and Drug Charges in Adair County

Multiple Weekend Arrests Reported in Pulaski County

Area Competitors Claim Wins at Russell County Fair Truck and Tractor Pull

Winners Announced from Russell County Fair Horse Races

Russell County teen dead following Adair County wreck

Thursday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair

Russell County native Nathan Lawson makes professional baseball debut | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Fair Floral Hall results

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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