OPINION: County is headed down dangerous spending path | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

As I sat in the courtroom of the Russell County Courthouse Monday night, it couldn't help but seem that the warning coming from County Treasurer Kim Fenske was falling on deaf ears. As the magistrates mulled over a decision to purchase two new trucks... Read More.

County moves forward with $230K truck purchases against Robertson’s recommendation

Tuesday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court moved forward with spending $230 thousand out of the county’s general fund budget to purchase two new trucks and added equipment (a snowplow and a salter) for the county road […]

Russell County Fiscal Court met Monday night

Tuesday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met Monday Night. County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS News after the meeting.

Russell County Fiscal Court to meet this evening

Monday, June 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 5:30 p.m. The agenda for the meeting is below.

Results from Russell County Fair Demolition Derby

Friday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

Click the link below to view the demolition derby results from the Russell County Fair Thursday night. 2nd Demo Derby Results

Results from talent show at Russell County Fair

Friday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

The Talent Show took place at the Russell County Fair Thursday night. Below are the results. 1st place: Thomas Oesterreicher 2nd place: Anne Gosser 3rd place: Bradin Mota

Thursday events at the Russell County Fair

Thursday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fair continues Thursday night with music and other entertainment. The Kentucky State Fair Talent Classic begins at 5 p.m. The Paradise Amusements carnival will open at 6 p.m. Nashville singer/songwriter Sara Simmons […]

Illegal gambling operations discovered in Casey County

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

Three illegal gambling operations were discovered in Casey County. Law enforcement arrested Jack Patel, 37, of Liberty, charging him with 3 counts of possession of a gambling device and 3 counts of promoting gambling 1st […]

Tuesday events at the Russell County Fair

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fair continues today with activities beginning this morning. Floral Hall Open Entry begins at 8 a.m. followed by the Dairy Show at 10 a.m. Paradise Amusements will open the carnival at 6 […]

One active case of COVID in Russell County

Monday, June 7 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.28%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 453 deaths resulting in a 2.01% mortality rate (about 1 in 50) among known […]

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OPINION: County is headed down dangerous spending path | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County moves forward with $230K truck purchases against Robertson’s recommendation

Russell County Fiscal Court met Monday night

Russell County Fiscal Court to meet this evening

Results from Russell County Fair Demolition Derby

Results from talent show at Russell County Fair

Thursday events at the Russell County Fair

Illegal gambling operations discovered in Casey County

Tuesday events at the Russell County Fair

One active case of COVID in Russell 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