Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship

Sunday, September 13 by WJRS Staff

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports members delivered an impressive performance Saturday at the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Championship. The competition was held September 12 at the Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore and brought […]

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 13 by WJRS Staff

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports members delivered an impressive performance Saturday at the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Championship. The competition was held September 12 at the Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore and brought together 1,035 young competitors from across Kentucky. Russell County... Read More.

KSP Arrests Glasgow Man on Russell County Sexual Abuse Charges

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

A Glasgow man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on multiple sexual abuse charges stemming from a Russell County investigation. Kentucky State Police arrested 42-year-old Raymond McMillen on a Russell Circuit Court indictment charging him […]

Two Columbia Residents Arrested on Drug Charges in Russell County

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

Two Columbia residents were arrested early Thursday morning on drug-related charges in Russell County. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Devin Blakey arrested 51-year-old Tommy Latch and 52-year-old Susan Rae Livers. Both were […]

Russell County Girls Soccer Earns Dominant Win Over Warren Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers rolled to a 7-to-1 victory over Warren Central Thursday evening. Addison Coffey led the Russell County offense with four goals, while Madison Bennett, Mercedez Sanchez and Kambyr Bradshaw each scored once. Coffey, Bennett and Sanchez also recorded one assist... Read More.

Lady Lakers Golf Team Ties Adair County at The Pines | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers golf team finished in a tie with Adair County Tuesday evening at The Pines in Columbia. Senior Carleen Meyers led the Lady Lakers with a 38. Porter Branscum followed with a personal-best 39, while Catherine Wright shot a 41.... Read More.

Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

Russell County residents in need of basic food assistance will have an opportunity to receive commodities later this week. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with Feeding America, […]

Jamestown’s Lindsey Brockman Crowned 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

Congratulations to the 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair winners! This year’s Mrs. Adair County Fair Queen is Lindsey Erin Brockman of Jamestown. Named 1st Runner-Up is MaKayla LaNae Ballenger of Russell Springs. Congratulations to Lindsey […]

Casey County Judge-Executive Responds to Complaints About Spectrum Contractors

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

The Casey County Judge-Executive’s Office is responding to complaints about contractors working on Spectrum’s fiber installation and broadband expansion project. Judge Randy Dial says residents have reported damage to yards and private property, construction debris […]

New Medicaid Payments to Strengthen Russell County Ambulance Service

Tuesday, September 8 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Ambulance Service is reporting an improving financial outlook following several years of struggles. The Ambulance Service Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Board Chairman Jeramy Coffey told WJRS […]

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Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KSP Arrests Glasgow Man on Russell County Sexual Abuse Charges

Two Columbia Residents Arrested on Drug Charges in Russell County

Russell County Girls Soccer Earns Dominant Win Over Warren Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Golf Team Ties Adair County at The Pines | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds

Jamestown’s Lindsey Brockman Crowned 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair

Casey County Judge-Executive Responds to Complaints About Spectrum Contractors

New Medicaid Payments to Strengthen Russell County Ambulance Service

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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