Russell County now in severe drought
Russell County is now classified as being in a severe drought by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The Russell County Mesonet station in the Ono community has reported less than half-an-inch of rain over the last […]
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Faye Blakey Morgan, age 88, of of Russell County
Faye Blakey Morgan, daughter of the late John Sidney and Susie Campbell Blakey, was born in Russell County on February 2, 1938, and departed this life, Thursday, April 16, 2026, attaining the age of 88 […]
Laker Baseball to host Adair County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Laker Baseball team will host Adair County this evening. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 this evening.
RCMS Baseball wins big at Hart County; RCMS Softball falls at Taylor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School Baseball team won big at Hart County yesterday, defeating the Raiders 15-0 in 4 innings. Ben Bell led the team with 2 hits and 3 runs batted. Brantley Turner also drove in a pair of runs for the Lakers.... Read More.
Russell County High School could have new principal soon
Russell County High School could have its new principal very soon. The high school’s site-based decision-making council will meet in special session at 3:30 this afternoon. The council is expected to go into executive session […]
Russell County High School NJROTC program selected for Cincinnati Reds Players Give Back program
The Russell County High School NJROTC program was selected by the Cincinnati Reds Players Give Back program, allowing the program’s cadets to attend a Reds game for free today. The Russell County Board of Education […]
New proposed football district would have Russell County heading east | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The new draft proposal for high school football districts in Kentucky next year includes major changes for Russell County. Under the proposal, Russell County would remain in Class 4A but would now be in a 5-team district that includes Corbin, Harlan County, Wayne County... Read More.
Murder investigation reportedly underway in Cumberland County
A murder investigation is underway in neighboring Cumberland County. 52-year-old Heather G. Edens was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with murder in the death of her husband, 52-year-old James Edens. James Edens was reportedly […]
Crews continue to battle large wildfire in nearby McCreary County
Crews continue to battle a large wildfire in nearby McCreary County. The fire was first reported on Sunday and was initially reported to only cover about four acres in the Daniel Boone National Forest. However, […]
County looking at ways to improve commodity program
The Russell County Fiscal Court is looking at ways to improve the monthly commodity distribution program. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum spoke to WJRS News about the challenges the county is facing with the program. […]