Lady Lakers fall at McCreary County; Russell County travels to Southwestern for boy/girl doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team fell on the road at McCreary County last night by a score of 47-43. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 20 points followed by Addy Abrell with 14 points. Natalie Bartrug finished with 6 points and McKenna... Read More.

Laker Bowling sweeps Wayne County on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling Team hosted the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie's Fun Center in Glasgow for Senior night last night. Seniors Aydan Andrew, Emilee Coffey, and Phillip Muthler were recognized before the match. The Lakers swept the Cardinals, winning the match 7 games to... Read More.

Russell County Hospital announces new program to allow students to explore careers in healthcare

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has announced a new program aimed at allowing high school students to explore future careers in healthcare. The new Health Career Explorers program is a free after-school program for students eager to […]

Lady Laker Basketball goes on the road to McCreary County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team goes on the road tonight for a matchup with McCreary Central tonight. Tonight will be a JV/Varsity doubleheader. The JV game will get underway at 5:30 with varsity to follow at around 7:00. Russell County enters tonight's... Read More.

Russell County Search & Rescue Chief Chris Money selected for prestigious first responder task force

Wednesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search & Rescue Chief Chris Money was recently selected to be part of a prestigious state-wide first responder task force. Money was selected to be a part of Kentucky Task Force 1, which […]

Adair County man arrested, charged with murder after reported fatal shooting

Wednesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Below is an update from Kentucky State Police. COLUMBIA, Ky. (January 14, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Adair County. On January 13, […]

Four Russell County Residents are Student Leaders at Lindsey Wilson University

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (01/13/2026) Four Russell County residents have leadership positions this school year at Lindsey Wilson University. Mynor Chic ’29 of Russell Springs, Kentucky, is vice president of the university’s freshman class. […]

Burton wins Ms. Kentucky County Fair Pageant; Gossett finishes 3rd in Mrs. Kentucky County Fair

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

Sarah Michelle Burton, who won Ms. Russell County Fair this past summer, brought home the crown this past weekend and was named Ms. Kentucky County Fair. Burton received first place among more than 50 contestants […]

Lady Lakers win close one over Wayne County; Lakers host Campbellsville tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team won a close one over Wayne County at home last night by a score of 49-46. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 16 points, followed by McKenna Ccamaque with 15 and Addy Abrell with 13 points. The Lady Lakers... Read More.

County receives good news on COPS grant

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The county recently received some good news about the COPS grant that will provide funds to employ a security officer at Russell County Hospital. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said at this morning’s fiscal court meeting […]

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Lady Lakers fall at McCreary County; Russell County travels to Southwestern for boy/girl doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling sweeps Wayne County on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Hospital announces new program to allow students to explore careers in healthcare

Lady Laker Basketball goes on the road to McCreary County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Search & Rescue Chief Chris Money selected for prestigious first responder task force

Adair County man arrested, charged with murder after reported fatal shooting

Four Russell County Residents are Student Leaders at Lindsey Wilson University

Burton wins Ms. Kentucky County Fair Pageant; Gossett finishes 3rd in Mrs. Kentucky County Fair

Lady Lakers win close one over Wayne County; Lakers host Campbellsville tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County receives good news on COPS grant

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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