Lady Lakers hold Gallatin County to just 20 points in victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated Gallatin County 42-20 in the Somerset Holiday Classic yesterday. The Lady Lakers held the Lady Wildcats to just 12.8 percent shooting from the floor in the victory. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 16 points. Addy Abrell scored... Read More.

Earthquake in Garrard County could be felt locally

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred in Garrard County yesterday near Lancaster, and the shaking could be felt by some in Russell and surrounding counties. Some residents near the Windsor area around the Russell-Casey County line […]

Carpenter receives 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Elise Carpenter was the recipient of the 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award. The award is presented annually by the Russell County Soil Conservation District. Carpenter was recognized for her conservation accomplishments and being […]

Lady Lakers defeat Nicholas County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated Nicholas County in the White, Greer and Maggard Holiday Classic in Lexington yesterday. The Lady Lakers came out on top 64-51. Four Lady Lakers finished with double-digits in the scoring column, led by Addy Abrell with 16 points.... Read More.

Russell County saw unemployment decrease in September

Monday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a notable decrease in unemployment in the month of September. Russell County’s unemployment rate decreased from 4.8 percent in September 2024 to 4.1 percent in September 2025. Russell County recorded the second-lowest […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers fall at home to Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams fell at home to Clinton County last night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Bulldogs in a close one by a score of 58-56. Aniyah Coffey finished with a team-high 21 points and 13... Read More.

Russell County hosts Clinton County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will host Clinton County for a district doubleheader at Laker Gym tonight. The first matchup between the Lady Lakers and Lady Bulldogs is set for 6:00 this evening with the Lakers and Bulldogs to face off in the nightcap. Both the Lady... Read More.

Russell County FFA students shine at regional competition

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County High School FFA members had strong showings in the recent Lake Cumberland region competition. The Ag Sales team took first place in the region, advancing to the state competition in June. The […]

Groundbreaking for new judicial center in Clinton County set to take place today

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new judicial center in neighboring Clinton County is scheduled to take place today. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the construction site at 302 N. Cross St. […]

Russell County takes on Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be on the road tonight, taking on Metcalfe County in a district doubleheader. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Hornets is set for 6 p.m. at Metcalfe County High School with the Lakers... Read More.

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Lady Lakers hold Gallatin County to just 20 points in victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Earthquake in Garrard County could be felt locally

Carpenter receives 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award

Lady Lakers defeat Nicholas County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County saw unemployment decrease in September

Lakers, Lady Lakers fall at home to Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County hosts Clinton County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County FFA students shine at regional competition

Groundbreaking for new judicial center in Clinton County set to take place today

Russell County takes on Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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