Three COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Wednesday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Public Health reported just three COVID cases in Russell County last week. Russell County was among the lowest weekly total of all counties in Kentucky last week. Neighboring Pulaski County reported […]

Lady Lakers fall to Marshall County in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team fell to Marshall County in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday by a score of 12-2. It was a tough day defensively for the Lady Lakers, as they finished with 7 errors in the game. The Lady Lakers finished... Read More.

New details emerge about missing Wayne County inmate

Tuesday, April 5 by Zac Oakes

New details have emerged about a Wayne County inmate that was reported missing last week, and is still missing. According to a release from the Wayne County jail, Jailer Ronnie Ellis reported the inmate, Joseph […]

Russell Springs woman arrested in Adair County Monday morning

Tuesday, April 5 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested early Monday morning by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office. Kassie A. Burton, age 33, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled […]

Russell County back in green on new COVID map

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is back in the green on the latest COVID data map from the CDC. Being in the green, the best color category possible, means that Russell County has had less than 10 COVID-related […]

Average price of Gas in Russell County drops 3 cents over past week

Friday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

According to the AAA gas price tracker, the average price of gas in Russell County has dropped 3 cents over the past week, now sitting at $3.88 compared to $3.91 a week ago. As of […]

Wayne County man convicted on rape charges

Friday, April 1 by Derek Aaron

A man in neighboring Wayne County was convicted on rape charges on Thursday. Jose Anibal Figuerda Sanchez, age 48, was convicted on five counts of rape in the first degree and four counts of rape […]

Laker Tennis has mixed results in matchup with Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

In a matchup with Taylor County on Tuesday, the Laker Tennis teams saw mixed results. On the boys side, Lucas McFall came away victorious with a 2-0 win, but Carson Buras and Paxton Trautman each lost in singles competition. And in boys doubles, both... Read More.

Russell County Schools cracking down on student vaping

Thursday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved new student conduct policies on Wednesday that aim to increase penalties for student vaping in the schools. The new policy puts in place a three-day suspension on first […]

Jamestown man indicted in Adair County

Thursday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was indicted by an Adair County grand jury this week. Paul Edward Downs Jr., age 37, was indicted on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and […]

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Three COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Lady Lakers fall to Marshall County in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New details emerge about missing Wayne County inmate

Russell Springs woman arrested in Adair County Monday morning

Russell County back in green on new COVID map

Average price of Gas in Russell County drops 3 cents over past week

Wayne County man convicted on rape charges

Laker Tennis has mixed results in matchup with Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Schools cracking down on student vaping

Jamestown man indicted in Adair County

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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