Man indicted for attempted murder of officer in Russell County

Tuesday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury handed down indictments yesterday, and a Louisville man was indicted in Russell County for criminal attempt to commit murder, a Class B felony. The indictment alleges that on June 18, […]

Beshear awards more than $500 thousand to Russell County for paving projects

Tuesday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear announced on Monday that Russell County was one of 10 counties to receive reimbursement for needed paving projects. Beshear announced that Russell County received a grant amounting to more than $539 thousand […]

Russell County has 5th highest turnout in early voting

Tuesday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

Voters have had the ability to vote early in the 2020 General Election, and Russell County voters have taken advantage, producing one of the highest early voting turnouts in Kentucky as of last Thursday. The […]

Russell Co. Football to play Taylor County on Nov. 6 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers were scheduled to play its annual rivalry matchup with the Adair County Indians on Friday, Nov. 6. That game had to be cancelled due to scheduling issues involving COVID-19 cancellations earlier in the season, leaving Russell County with an open... Read More.

More than 200 Russell County students were reported as homeless last year

Monday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

New reports indicate that more than 200 Russell County students were reported as homeless at some point during the 2019-2020 school year. The report comes from the Kentucky Department of Education as part of the […]

Donald Sullivan, age 91, Formerly of Russell County

Sunday, October 25 by Sean Hammond

Donald Sullivan, 91, previously of Russell County, died Friday, October 23, 2020 in Greenwood, IN. He was born May 14, 1929 to the late Lilburn & Jewel Harvey Sullivan. In addition to his parents, he […]

Laker Football Claims District Championship, Defeats Allen County 20-18 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, October 25 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers won maybe their biggest game in years on Friday night as they defeated Allen County-Scottsville at Ron Finley Field to claim a district championship and remain undefeated on the season. In a game heard on Laker Country 1049 WJRS, Allen... Read More.

Russell County sees slight increase in unemployment

Friday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a slight increase in unemployment in Sept. 2020 as compared to 2019. Russell County’s unemployment rate was recorded at 5.6 percent, compared to 4.9 percent in Sept. 2019. Unemployment rates for nearby […]

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Friday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 5.3%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Adair. We have experienced a total of 80 deaths resulting in a 2.05% mortality rate among known cases. This […]

Laker Football at RCHS Friday versus Allen County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 22 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker football team, undefeated on the season at 4 and 0, will play Allen County-Scottsville Friday night at Ron Finley Field. Kickoff is set for 7 o’clock. Tony Kerr and Josh Branscum will have all the action on Laker Country 1049... Read More.

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Man indicted for attempted murder of officer in Russell County

Beshear awards more than $500 thousand to Russell County for paving projects

Russell County has 5th highest turnout in early voting

Russell Co. Football to play Taylor County on Nov. 6 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

More than 200 Russell County students were reported as homeless last year

Donald Sullivan, age 91, Formerly of Russell County

Laker Football Claims District Championship, Defeats Allen County 20-18 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County sees slight increase in unemployment

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Laker Football at RCHS Friday versus Allen County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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