RCHS Soccer teams pick up district wins over Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

Both Russell County High School Soccer teams were in district action last night, taking on Monroe County. The Lady Lakers hosted the Lady Falcons, winning 7-0. Addison Coffey and Marissa Hatchett each scored two goals. Adriana Thomas, Jayde Lawless, and Madison Weisbrodt each scored... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball picks up district win at Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team picked up a big district win last night, going on the road to defeat Clinton County 3 sets to 1. The Lady Lakers now hold a 5-1 mark in district play. The team returns to action tomorrow when they... Read More.

Hilda Miller, age 89, of Hamilton, Ohio Formerly of Russell County

Thursday, September 18 by Sean Hammond

Hilda Miller, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was 89 years of age. Born January 9, 1936, in Jamestown, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Hudson and Hallie (Miller) […]

Gerald W. Collins, age 68, of Mount Sterling Formerly of Russell County

Thursday, September 18 by Sean Hammond

Gerald (Jay) W. Collins, 68, of Mount Sterling, KY passed away Tuesday, September 16th, at Windsor Care Center, Mt. Sterling, KY. Gerald was born in Evansville, IN on January 18, 1957, a son of the […]

Russell County continues to lead state in Dolly Parton Imagination Library registration

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County continues to lead all counties in the state of Kentucky in Dolly Parton Imagination Library registration. Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said more than 90 percent of children up to age […]

Russell County Soccer players rank among state leaders | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is represented on Kentucky’s soccer leaderboards this season, with three Lakers appearing among the state’s top players in categories like goals, assists, saves and shutouts. Russell County sophomore Addison Coffey ranks seventh statewide in goals scored with 27 on the season, and... Read More.

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RCHS Soccer teams pick up district wins over Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball picks up district win at Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hilda Miller, age 89, of Hamilton, Ohio Formerly of Russell County

Gerald W. Collins, age 68, of Mount Sterling Formerly of Russell County

Russell County continues to lead state in Dolly Parton Imagination Library registration

Russell County Soccer players rank among state leaders | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Public Library had nearly 38,000 visitors last year

Pair of arrests made in Clinton County

Laker Soccer defeats Taylor County; Lady Laker Volleyball falls at Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KSP Investigating Murder in McCreary 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