Mary Louise Whittle, age 79, of Russell County
Mary Louise Whittle, age 79, a longtime resident of Russell County, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset. She was born on November 8, 1946 the daughter of the […]
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Latest round of opioid abatement funds could benefit Russell County
Russell County will be the recipient of a portion of the latest round of state opioid abatement funds. In Russell County, The Support Agency will receive a little over $18,000 for the distribution of Deterra […]
RCMS Track team has strong showing at Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School Track Team had a strong showing in Green County on Monday. Both boys and girls teams finished 5th place. Girls Long Jump - Kelsey Stephens - 3rd Boys Long Jump - Dominick Lafavers 3rd, Lyan Leake 4th Girls 100M... Read More.
Lady Lakers homer three times in victory over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Lady Laker Softball team defeated Green County 15-3 last night, with the Lady Lakers hitting three home runs in the game. Rylen McGowan hit two home runs, both of them in the first inning, and Olivia Robertson hit a home run in the... Read More.
Lakers fall on the road at Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Laker Baseball team fell on the road at Green County last night by a score of 13-3. Raylan McAninch and Tanner Stringer each finished with 2 hits for the Lakers. Mason Jasper and Jace Scaggs each drove in a run. The Lakers will... Read More.
Four Russell County Middle School students selected for Rogers Explorers Program
Four Russell County Middle School students have been selected for the Rogers Explorers Program through the Center for Rural Development. Owen Buras, Porter Branscum, Maddie Hinkle, and Emily Pankop were selected to participate in the […]
Laker Baseball on the road at Green County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Laker Baseball team fell to Bowling Green Friday night by a score of 15-2. Tanner Stringer, Jace Scaggs, Alden Brumley, and Parker Brumley recorded hits for the Lakers. The Lakers on the road at Green County this evening. First pitch between the Lakers... Read More.
Lady Laker Softball defeats Monroe County, hosts Green County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Lady Laker Softball team defeated Monroe County Friday night by a score of 10-2. It was a big night for Addy Abrell with 3 hits and 6 RBI in the win, including a home run. The Lady Lakers return to action this evening,... Read More.
Donald Stamper, age 90, of the Salem Community, of Russell County
Donald Stamper, of the Salem Community, of Russell County, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was 90 years of age. Born on May 22, 1935, in Hazard, he was a […]
Trimble County man arrested locally on several charges
A Trimble County man was arrested locally on numerous charges. Russell Springs Police arrested 40-year-old Barney A. Warner Jr. yesterday. He’s charged with possession of fentanyl, possession of opiates, possession of cocaine, possession of drug […]