Russell County Hospital CEO talks about COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Tuesday, January 12 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Hospital CEO Patrick Branco joins Sean on the morning show to talk about COVID-19 vaccine distribution, how long does the vaccine offer immunity for, and dispels some rumors going around in the community […]

Russell County Fiscal Court holds monthly meeting

Tuesday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in regular session Monday night. Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS News after the brief meeting.

Wayne County man charged with murder following fatal collision

Monday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

On January 9th, 2021 at approximately 5:43 PM Kentucky State Police Post 15 received a call from Clinton County Dispatch requesting assistance on a two vehicle collision that had resulted in a fatality. Preliminary investigations […]

Lakers struggle late, fall to Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers seemed poised to take down the district favorite Clinton County Bulldogs in the first half of Friday's matchup, but the Lakers struggled down the stretch and the Bulldogs capitalized, as the Lakers fell to 1-1 on the season with a... Read More.

Lady Lakers win in overtime over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

Junior Sophie Shearer hit a late three-pointer in overtime and senior Juliah Bault came up clutch at the free throw line in the closing minute as the Russell County Lady Lakers picked up their first win of the season and a crucial early-season district... Read More.

Bobby David Brockman, age 69, of Russell County

Thursday, January 7 by Sean Hammond

Bobby David Brockman, age 69, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born on April 22, 1951, in Russell County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Evert […]

Russell County begins district play Friday at Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

Coming off of the season openers against Taylor County, the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers are preparing for their first district games of the season when they travel to Clinton County on Friday night. The Lady Lakers will look to bounce back from... Read More.

Eight Russell County students named to Dean’s List at UK

Thursday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

Eight Russell County students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Fall 2020 semester. Those students are: Kaylie Polston Jensen Carnes Cassidy Flatt Madison Hare Kaylyn Loy Katelynn Luttrell […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Pulaski County

Wednesday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

Sheriff Greg Speck reports that on January 6, 2021, Deputy Tan Hudson and Deputy Alex Wesley stopped a 2000 Nissan Frontier on KY 1642 near the Slate Branch Super Stop in Pulaski County. The Deputies […]

Russell Co. native Jason Foley finding success in Pulaski County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

Note from News Director Zac Oakes: Jason Foley, a Russell County native, was recently recognized as the Commonwealth-Journal Coach of the Year. Foley, a decorated alumnus of the Russell County High School Football Program, is the head coach at Southwestern High School in Pulaski... Read More.

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Russell County Hospital CEO talks about COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Russell County Fiscal Court holds monthly meeting

Wayne County man charged with murder following fatal collision

Lakers struggle late, fall to Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers win in overtime over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bobby David Brockman, age 69, of Russell County

Russell County begins district play Friday at Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs man arrested in Pulaski County

Russell Co. native Jason Foley finding success in Pulaski 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