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Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team defeated Middlesboro in Fort Walton yesterday by a score of 15-3. The Lady Lakers opened things up early, scoring 11 runs in the first inning and finishing with 17 hits on the day. Brylie Hardwick finished with a team-high... Read More.

Marcum says IDA purchase makes Russell County more competitive for business

Wednesday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported the Russell County Industrial Development Authority is purchasing just under 68 acres off French Valley Road adjacent to the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex Site 1. Russell County Judge […]

Sheriff’s Office investigating reported break-in at county recycling facility

Tuesday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported break-in at the county recycling center on Landfill Road. Authorities are uncertain of when exactly the break-in occurred, but authorities say it happened late last night […]

KY 90 in Cumberland County to be reduced to one lane this week

Tuesday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky 90 in Cumberland County will be reduced to one lane today and tomorrow as crews perform routine bridge inspection. The highway will be reduced to one lane at the KY 90 bridge over the […]

County vehicles damaged after wind knocks roof off storage building

Monday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

Multiple county-owned vehicles were damaged Saturday evening after a roof from a county storage building near the recycle facility was blown off and landed on top of the vehicles. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum told […]

Gossage will be new Director of Pupil Personnel for Russell County Schools

Friday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Jessica Gossage has been selected as the new Director of Pupil Personnel for Russell County Schools. Gossage is a graduate of Russell County Schools and brings over 15 years of experience in education, serving as […]

Russell County IDA project included in latest round of state funding

Friday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Industrial Development Authority is among 16 recipients of the latest round of funding from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative. Russell County IDA will receive over $1.2 million in state funding for the […]

County dump to open every Saturday

Thursday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

The county will be opening the landfill every Saturday moving forward in the spring and summer. County officials say this has been the plan for several months, as business at picks up with the warmer […]

Wayne County student charged after threatening note found at high school

Thursday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County student is facing charges after allegedly leaving a threatening note inside a restroom at Wayne County High School. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said a 15-year-old student allegedly left a note that […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County on drug charges

Wednesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County yesterday on drug charges. Kentucky State Police arrested 47-year-old Brandon David Shepherd yesterday. He’s charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree, possession of a […]

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Lady Laker Softball defeats Middlesboro, Laker Baseball hosts Whitley County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Marcum says IDA purchase makes Russell County more competitive for business

Sheriff’s Office investigating reported break-in at county recycling facility

KY 90 in Cumberland County to be reduced to one lane this week

County vehicles damaged after wind knocks roof off storage building

Gossage will be new Director of Pupil Personnel for Russell County Schools

Russell County IDA project included in latest round of state funding

County dump to open every Saturday

Wayne County student charged after threatening note found at high school

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County on drug charges

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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