Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County Tuesday night. According to jail records, Clifton Mark Collins, age 48, was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, driving under the influence, […]

Monroe County added to 16th District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Monroe County will be leaving the 15th district to join the 16th District, making it a five-team district. The new alignment goes into effect beginning in 2022-2023, with Monroe County joining Russell, Clinton, Metcalfe, and Cumberland counties. The 15th District will add Warren East... Read More.

Smith files for County Surveyor

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Robert “Bobby” Smith has filed for the office of County Surveyor. Smith is the incumbent for the position. Candidates have until January 25 to file for office.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Russell County Tonight

Wednesday, January 19 by Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday morning, everyone. Temperatures went over the freezing mark on Tuesday and coupled with the sunshine, we were able to get a lot of the snow out of here from the winter storm that […]

Lady Lakers fall to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team fell to the Casey County Lady Rebels Tuesday night, dropping their record to 6-11 on the season. The Lady Lakers fell by a score of 57-46. Maleah Preston and Hannah Yates led the Lady Lakers with 11 points each.... Read More.

RCHS Boys Bowling defeats Wayne County

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

On Thursday the Laker Bowling team Hosted the Wayne Co Cardinals. Seniors, Makayla Melson, Korrin Therrien, Will Aaron, Wyatt Neale, Dylan Stringer, and Jacob Yocum were recognized as this was their last match at home […]

Russell County Schools on regular schedule Wednesday

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be on regular schedule Wednesday as students return to the classroom following an extended weekend due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday, along with a weather closing on Tuesday. […]

Clinton County Schools closing the remainder of the week

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Clinton County Schools will be closing the remainder of the week due to high COVID numbers among staff and students, along with the possibility of more winter weather entering the area later this week. The […]

Joy Lou Cardwell, formerly of Russell County

Tuesday, January 18 by WJRS Staff

Joy Lou Cardwell, retired school teacher in the Russell County school system, died Thursday at her home in Middlesboro. She is survived by her husband: William “Bill” Cardwell. Two children survive: A.T and (Dave) Young […]

Russell County gas prices on par with state average

Tuesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County are on par with the state average. The average price of gas in Russell County was at $2.97 Monday. The state average was also $2.97. The average price of gas […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

Monroe County added to 16th District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Smith files for County Surveyor

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Russell County Tonight

Lady Lakers fall to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Boys Bowling defeats Wayne County

Russell County Schools on regular schedule Wednesday

Clinton County Schools closing the remainder of the week

Joy Lou Cardwell, formerly of Russell County

Russell County gas prices on par with state average

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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