Laker Bowling results vs Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

On Monday, the Laker Bowling Team hosted the Barren County Trojans at Laker Lanes. The Lady Lakers finished with 1 win and 6 losses. High scores for the girls were Makayla Melson -169, and Ryleigh Withers - 150. The Laker Boys finished with 7... Read More.

Russell County man arrested on assault charge

Tuesday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on an assault charge Monday evening. Ronald Edward Price, 59, was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree (domestic violence) yesterday evening. Price was lodged in the Pulaski County […]

KYTC crews working on roads in Russell County

Monday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews continue to clear icy roadways ahead of second wave of precipitation expected to bring more ice and heavy snowfall to the area later today. As of around […]

Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Sweep Rockcastle County Friday Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker Boys swept a doubleheader at Laker gym Friday night defeating Rockcastle County. In the girls game, the Lady Lakers trailed at the end of the first quarter 10-7, led at halftime by score of 25 to 22,... Read More.

2021 WJRS Best of Russell County Award Winners

Friday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

Congratulations to these local businesses that were voted “Best of Russell County” by WJRS listeners and LakerCountry .com readers! Best Appliances – Lawless and Smith Best Hardware Store – ACE Hardware Best Auto Repair – […]

Russell County Schools to be virtual only today and Friday

Thursday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Due to winter weather, Russell County Schools will be virtual-only today and Friday. There will be no in-person classes for the remainder of the week.

Russell County Schools release 2021-2022 calendar

Wednesday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District has released its 2021-2022 school calendar that was recently approved by the Russell County Board of Education. August 18 will be the first day of school for students and teachers, […]

Russell County is Planning for the Possibility of Significant Ice Accumulations

Wednesday, February 10 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Emergency Management Director HM Bottom was on the morning show this morning to discuss plans that are in place as a winter storm could impact the region later today and into the early […]

RCHS Boys Bowling wins big over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday the Laker Bowling Team traveled to Phillips Lanes to take on the Taylor County Cardinals. Our Lady Lakers had a tough match and finished with 0 wins and 5 losses. High scores for the girls were Summer Aaron 161 and Makayla Melson... Read More.

Lady Lakers Lose at Top Ranked Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers went on the road Monday night, traveling to Monticello to take on Wayne County, the top ranked team in the 12th region. The Lady Lakers had a tough night, losing 60-25. The Lady Lakers are now 6-9 on the... Read More.

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Laker Bowling results vs Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County man arrested on assault charge

KYTC crews working on roads in Russell County

Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Sweep Rockcastle County Friday Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

2021 WJRS Best of Russell County Award Winners

Russell County Schools to be virtual only today and Friday

Russell County Schools release 2021-2022 calendar

Russell County is Planning for the Possibility of Significant Ice Accumulations

RCHS Boys Bowling wins big over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Lose at Top Ranked Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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