Lady Laker Volleyball Teams Face Somerset Christian and Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 24 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker volleyball teams played back-to-back matches Monday and Tuesday, with the freshmen winning both of their contests. At Laker Gym on Monday, September 21st, the freshmen and junior varsity teams each defeated Somerset Christian School in straight sets, two to... Read More.

Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 11 People

Wednesday, September 23 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Grand Jury returned indictments against eleven people Tuesday, according to the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office. Lisa Mann of Old Columbia Road in Russell Springs was indicted on two counts of assault […]

Russell County Hospital Reports Small First-Quarter Gain as Expansion Continues

Wednesday, September 23 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital reported a small net gain for the first quarter of its fiscal year as work continues on the hospital’s expansion. At Tuesday’s Board of Directors meeting, CEO Scott Thompson said crews could […]

Russell County School Board Chairman Elected KSBA Regional Director

Tuesday, September 22 by WJRS Staff

Russell County School Board Chairman Richard Kazsuk has been elected regional director of the Middle Cumberland Region of the Kentucky School Boards Association. Kazsuk was elected to a three-year term during the region’s fall meeting […]

Russell County School District Maintains Strong Financial Position; Board Approves 2026-27 Working Budget

Tuesday, September 22 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Board of Education unanimously adopted the school district’s working budget for the 2026–27 school year during its regular monthly meeting Monday morning. The budget must be submitted to the Kentucky Department of […]

Tennessee Murder Suspect Captured in Wayne County

Friday, September 18 by WJRS Staff

A summer-long search for a Tennessee murder suspect ended Thursday morning in Wayne County. Jesse Wayne Phillips, 38, was taken into custody during a joint operation involving local, state and federal law enforcement officers at […]

Russell County Sheriff Releases August Activity Report, Reminder of Tax Bills Going Out Soon

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to 636 calls for service during the month of August, according to a report Sheriff Derek Polston presented to the Russell County Fiscal Court earlier this week. Deputies made […]

Casey County Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Charges

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset man was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop in Casey County shortly after midnight Tuesday. According to the arrest citation, Casey County sheriff’s deputies stopped 30-year-old James Cox on […]

Russell County Transfer Station Handles Up to 600 Tons Weekly

Wednesday, September 16 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Transfer Station and Recycling Center continues to stay busy, handling hundreds of tons of trash and unwanted materials each week. Ronald Johnson, who oversees the facility’s day-to-day operations, told WJRS News the […]

Lakers Lose to Wayne County 2-1 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 16 by WJRS Staff

The Laker boys soccer team traveled to Wayne County on Tuesday. Wayne scored early in the game, but the Lakers fought back and managed to even up the score in the 37th minute with Sebastian Betts-Jimenez crossing the ball to Kelvin Cordova. Ultimately, the... Read More.

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Lady Laker Volleyball Teams Face Somerset Christian and Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 11 People

Russell County Hospital Reports Small First-Quarter Gain as Expansion Continues

Russell County School Board Chairman Elected KSBA Regional Director

Russell County School District Maintains Strong Financial Position; Board Approves 2026-27 Working Budget

Tennessee Murder Suspect Captured in Wayne County

Russell County Sheriff Releases August Activity Report, Reminder of Tax Bills Going Out Soon

Casey County Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Charges

Russell County Transfer Station Handles Up to 600 Tons Weekly

Lakers Lose to Wayne County 2-1 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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