Portion of Russell County remains in extreme drought

Friday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

Recent rainfall provided some relief to local drought conditions. However the U.S. Drought Monitor still lists a portion of Russell County as being in extreme drought with the remainder of the county being upgraded to […]

Authorities in Clinton County searching for Tennessee murder suspect

Thursday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

Authorities in Clinton County are continuing to search for a murder suspect out of Tennessee. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Jesse Phillips from Pickett County, Tennessee. Clinton County authorities say Phillips allegedly […]

Laker Baseball defeats Logan County in region tournament; faces off against Bowling Green in semifinals tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team defeated Logan County 6-3 in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament yesterday. Masen Jasper led the Lakers with 2 hits and 2 runs batted in. Raylan McAninch also finished with 2 hits on the day. Tanner Stringer finished... Read More.

Which Russell County precincts had the highest voter turnout?

Friday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported on the voter turnout for Russell and surrounding counties in this week’s primary election. Today, we take a look at how voter turnout varied across Russell County’s different voting […]

Latest data shows Russell County, over 40 percent of Kentucky in extreme drought

Friday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

The latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows Russell County, along with more than 40 percent of the state, being in extreme drought. The drought monitor shows the Lake Cumberland area, along with areas […]

Laker Baseball will take on Logan County in opening round of region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will open region tournament play on Monday against the Logan County Cougars. Russell County vs Logan County will be the second game of the day, with first pitch slated for around 12:15 Monday afternoon at Nick Denes Field at Western... Read More.

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Portion of Russell County remains in extreme drought

Authorities in Clinton County searching for Tennessee murder suspect

Laker Baseball defeats Logan County in region tournament; faces off against Bowling Green in semifinals tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Which Russell County precincts had the highest voter turnout?

Latest data shows Russell County, over 40 percent of Kentucky in extreme drought

Laker Baseball will take on Logan County in opening round of region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County has strong voter turnout for primary election

Russell County unemployment rate was 5 percent in 2025

2026 Russell County Primary Election Results

Lady Lakers fall to Clinton County in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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