Shepherd says Russell County EMS is prepared as possible for incoming winter weather

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The need for emergency medical services doesn’t stop in the midst of a winter storm. Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd said the ambulance service is as prepared as possible to continue to make runs […]

Bray says warming centers open across county; encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said warming centers will be open across the county, as winter weather and cold temperatures are set to arrive this weekend. Bray said the county’s storm shelters […]

Trial of Tennessee man charged with murder in death of Adair County child moved to Casey County

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man who was charged with murder in the death of an Adair County child stemming from a fatal wreck in December 2024 will face trial in Casey County. 47-year-old Joel A. Hammack of […]

Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of November. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 4.1 percent unemployment rate for Russell County in November. The […]

Russell County to host Adair County for wrestling dual tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Wrestling team will host Adair County for a dual tonight at Laker Gym. Action gets underway this evening at 5:30 p.m. at Russell County High School.

Bill that could return driver’s license renewals to county offices passes in KY Senate

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

A bill that could return driver’s license renewals and duplicates to county offices has passed through the Kentucky Senate. Charles Baglan files this report with details on Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Senator Aaron Reed […]

Columbia-Adair County Fire Dept called out to Summit Manor Nursing Home

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Firefighters in Columbia were called out Friday to Summit Manor Nursing Home after reports came in of smoke coming from a downstairs hallway. When firefighters arrived on scene, residents were already being evacuated by nursing […]

Russell County splits doubleheader at Southwestern Friday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County split a doubleheader at Southwestern Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Warriors by a score of 49-37. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 19 points in the game, and Addy Abrell added 13. The Lakers defeated the Warriors in... Read More.

Additional details released regarding fatal shooting in Adair County this week

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Additional details have been released regarding a fatal shooting that took place on South Highway 55 in Adair County earlier this week. According to Kentucky State Police, 56-year-old Phillip Bruce Hadley of Columbia was arrested […]

KSP conducting death investigation in Metcalfe County

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is conducting a death investigation in nearby Metcalfe County. State Police say they were called to a residence on Shady Grove Wickerville Road near the Metcalfe-Hart County line just after […]

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Shepherd says Russell County EMS is prepared as possible for incoming winter weather

Bray says warming centers open across county; encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

Trial of Tennessee man charged with murder in death of Adair County child moved to Casey County

Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

Russell County to host Adair County for wrestling dual tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bill that could return driver’s license renewals to county offices passes in KY Senate

Columbia-Adair County Fire Dept called out to Summit Manor Nursing Home

Russell County splits doubleheader at Southwestern Friday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Additional details released regarding fatal shooting in Adair County this week

KSP conducting death investigation in Metcalfe County

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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