RCMS girls soccer defeats Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team defeated Whitley County by a score of 10-0. Addison Coffey scored 4 goals, and Adriana Thomas, Madison Weisbrodt, and Marissa Hatchett each finished with 2 goals. The boys lost by a score of 2-0.

Read Across Russell County draws large crowd

Wednesday, March 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was full of activity Tuesday evening for Read Across Russell County, an event promoting reading in the community, particularly among children. The Russell County Education Association and the Russell County […]

RCMS Girls soccer wins over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell county Middle School Girls Soccer team won 10-0 at home over Green County Monday. Addison Coffey led the team with 5 goals, followed by Marissa Hatchett with 3, and Adriana Thomas and Jasmine Bennett with 1 each. The RCMS boys and girls... Read More.

Lady Lakers Fall 8-1 at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team fell to Barren County by a score of 8-1 on the road Monday. The lone run came off of a Sophie Shearer home run, her first of the season. The Lady Lakers are back in action tonight as they... Read More.

Joyce Passmore, age 68, formerly of Russell County

Tuesday, March 29 by WJRS Staff

Joyce Faye Passmore, age 68, of Liberty, passed away Sunday, March 27 2022 at her residence. She was born on Tuesday, February 09 1954, in Windsor, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – Redia […]

Police searching for escaped Wayne County inmate

Monday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

Police are searching for a Clinton County man who reportedly escaped from the jail in neighboring Wayne County over the weekend. A news release said the man, identified as Joseph Payton from Albany, escaped sometime […]

Popplewell’s big day leads Russell County past Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team defeated Adair County in a thrilling matchup Friday night in a Kentucky 2A sectional matchup, but fell to Warren East on Saturday in the tournament. On Friday, the Lady Lakers came away with a 9-8 win over Adair County.... Read More.

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RCMS girls soccer defeats Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Read Across Russell County draws large crowd

RCMS Girls soccer wins over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Fall 8-1 at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Joyce Passmore, age 68, formerly of Russell County

Police searching for escaped Wayne County inmate

Popplewell’s big day leads Russell County past Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Pulaski County woman sentenced to 70 months in prison for federal drug charge

Lady Laker Softball falls 9-1 to Pulaski County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Read Across Russell County is next week

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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