New candidates file for office in Russell County

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

Two new candidates have filed for magistrate offices in Russell County. Phillip Aaron filed for Magistrate in District 2. He is the lone challenger for incumbent Mickey Garner. Darry Flatt also filed to join the […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers take on Cumberland County in district doubleheader | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will take on Cumberland County in a district doubleheader in Burkesville tonight. The Lady Lakers will play in the first game, set to tip off at 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. It's the first... Read More.

Lady Lakers Lose at Home Saturday to Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 23 by WJRS Staff

The Lady Laker basketball team took on Whitley County on Saturday afternoon at Russell County High School as part of the Kay Morris Classic. The Lady Lakers came up short, losing to the Whitley County squad by a score of 48-37. Hannah Yates had... Read More.

Photos: Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County 62-51 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers defeated the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs 62-51 Thursday night at Laker Gym. Check out some photos of the action below. [metaslider id="18315"]

Two more COVID deaths reported in Russell County

Friday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

Due to the surge of COVID cases, LCDHD numbers are incomplete. Each day for the past couple of weeks, there have been many more cases reported than we are able to contact and work. The […]

Lady Lakers defeat district rival Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated Clinton County at Laker Gym Thursday night by a score of 62-51. The Lady Lakers jumped out to a 10-point lead at halftime and never relinquished it as they picked up win #7 on the season and their... Read More.

Laker Basketball Game with Taylor County Canceled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The RCHS basketball game scheduled for Thursday night at Taylor County has been canceled due to hazardous road conditions. Russell County is next scheduled to take on Wayne County at Laker Gym on Saturday as part of the Kay Morris Classic.

Lady Lakers to host district rival Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers (6-11) will host district rival Clinton County (6-10) at Laker Gym tonight. It will be a JV/Varsity doubleheader with the JV game tipping off at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity game to follow. This is a rescheduled matchup from... Read More.

2 deaths, 35 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

Thursday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

Due to the surge of COVID cases, LCDHD numbers are incomplete. Each day for the past couple of weeks, there have been many more cases reported than we are able to contact and work. The […]

No School in Russell County Thursday; Will Be NTI Day

Wednesday, January 19 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Schools will be utilizing NTI Thursday, January 20, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford said school district personnel participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service Wednesday afternoon and the confidence […]

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New candidates file for office in Russell County

Lakers, Lady Lakers take on Cumberland County in district doubleheader | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Lose at Home Saturday to Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Photos: Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County 62-51 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two more COVID deaths reported in Russell County

Lady Lakers defeat district rival Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball Game with Taylor County Canceled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers to host district rival Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

2 deaths, 35 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

No School in Russell County Thursday; Will Be NTI Day

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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