Russell County gas prices on par with state average

Monday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

The price of gasoline in Russell County is on par with the state average, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Russell County is $2.91. The state average is $2.92. The national average, […]

Russell County man arrested for bringing drugs into Adair County Jail

Monday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

On Thursday night, September 23, 2021 Officers with the Columbia Police Dept. were called to the Adair County Regional Jail after Deputy Jailers located contraband and suspected narcotics on an individual that was being booked in. The […]

Russell County has 181 active COVID cases

Monday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do […]

Russell County sees 1.1 percent decrease in unemployment last month

Monday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a 1.1 percent decrease in unemployment last month compared to 2020. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 4.4 percent last month compared to 5.5 percent in August 2020. Unemployment rates fell across Kentucky […]

Volleyball on the road at Green County on Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team will be on the road at Green County on Monday. The freshmen, JV, and varsity teams will be in action beginning at 5 p.m.

34 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Thursday

Friday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Cumberland County 3-0 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team defeated Cumberland County 3 sets to 0 on senior night Thursday night. The Lady Lakers took the first set 25-9, followed by back-to-back 25-13 wins. The JV and freshman teams also defeated Cumberland County with each team... Read More.

RCMS girls basketball defeats Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Lakers basketball team defeated Casey County on Thursday. The 7th grade team won 40-17, with Addy Abrell scoring 15 points. The 8th grade team won 56-37 with Aniyah Coffey scoring 19 points, Camdin Cooper scoring 17, and Carigann... Read More.

RCMS Football teams fall to Rockcastle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Football teams fell to Rockcastle County on Thursday. 8th grade lost 40-0, while 7th grade fell by a score of 38-0.

New Tourism Development Project to Bring Jobs, Bourbon and Travelers to Pulaski County

Thursday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 23, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today Horse Soldier Bourbon expects to create more than 50 jobs with a new $200 million tourism development project that will bring bourbon and tourism […]

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Russell County gas prices on par with state average

Russell County man arrested for bringing drugs into Adair County Jail

Russell County has 181 active COVID cases

Russell County sees 1.1 percent decrease in unemployment last month

Volleyball on the road at Green County on Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

34 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Thursday

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Cumberland County 3-0 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS girls basketball defeats Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Football teams fall to Rockcastle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New Tourism Development Project to Bring Jobs, Bourbon and Travelers to Pulaski County

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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