Russell County students return to the classroom today

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students will return to the classroom for the first time in two weeks today. In-person classes have been cancelled since Winter Storm Fern caused hazardous road conditions across the county. Russell County Schools […]

Tennessee man arrested in Adair County on multiple charges

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend on multiple charges. 35-year-old Christopher T. Short was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, unlawful imprisonment first degree, carrying a concealed weapon […]

Russell County drops doubleheader to Monroe County; Lakers defeat Corbin on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County dropped a doubleheader to Monroe County Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Falcons by a score of 67-40. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 24 points. McKenna Ccamaque scored 7 points, Natalie Bartrug scored 5, and Addy Abrell and... Read More.

Candidates for county offices, magistrate seats set to appear on Community Conversation

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Candidates for county offices and magistrate seats will soon be guests on Community Conversation on WJRS. Candidates will be the featured guest on the program on the following dates at 7:15 a.m. Mark Barnett: February […]

Russell County utilizing 10th NTI day today

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will utilize its 10th NTI day today, as in-person classes are cancelled due to ongoing issues with road conditions and bus turnarounds. School districts are granted only 10 NTI days per school […]

Russell County hosts Monroe County for RCHS Basketball Homecoming tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County hosts Monroe County in a district doubleheader at Laker Gym tonight. Tip-off for the girls game is scheduled for 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. The annual Homecoming ceremony will take place between the two games. We'll have all the... Read More.

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Russell County students return to the classroom today

Tennessee man arrested in Adair County on multiple charges

Russell County drops doubleheader to Monroe County; Lakers defeat Corbin on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Candidates for county offices, magistrate seats set to appear on Community Conversation

Russell County utilizing 10th NTI day today

Russell County hosts Monroe County for RCHS Basketball Homecoming tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Schools utilizing NTI again today

Man found guilty of wanton murder, other charges in connection to Adair County crash that killed child

Russell County High School Academic Team has strong showing in recent competition

Randal Keith Nation, age 78, of Jamestown, formerly of Cumberland County

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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