Two men reported missing in Pulaski County

Thursday, September 11 by Zac Oakes

The Somerset/Pulaski County Rescue Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating two men who have been reported missing around Cave Creek Boat Ramp in Pulaski County. The men, whose names have not been released, […]

Russell County athletic teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 11 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County athletic teams are in action tonight. The Lady Laker Volleyball team goes on the road tonight for a district matchup with Cumberland County. Those games get underway at 5:30 this evening. The Laker Soccer team is set to host Wayne County... Read More.

Paving project on West 80 in Pulaski County begins tomorrow

Wednesday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

Those who travel West Highway 80 in Pulaski County could see some traffic disruptions beginning tomorrow. Transportation cabinet officials announced a paving project will get underway tomorrow. Operations are set to take place over the […]

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Wednesday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Yesterday on local news, we reported on a heated discussion between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Magistrate Mickey Garner at Monday’s fiscal court meeting after Garner questioned Polston about recent raises provided to deputies […]

RCMS Basketball teams sweep Adair County; RCMS Football wins at Monroe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams swept Adair County on the road last night. 6th grade won 28-23. 7th grade won 34-26. 8th grade won 31-22. The teams are back in action Thursday at home hosting Hart County. The Russell County... Read More.

Fiscal court approves side-by-sides on county roadways

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved an ordinance yesterday that will allow special purpose vehicles, particularly side-by-sides, to be operated on county roadways, as long as they meet certain requirements. The fiscal court approved the […]

Fatal accident reported on parkway in Adair County last night

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

We have reports of a fatal accident on the Cumberland Parkway last night. Reports came in just a little before 6:30 last night that the westbound lanes of the Cumberland Parkway and the westbound ramp […]

Lady Laker Volleyball sweeps Clinton County at home | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team had a big night, sweeping district rival Clinton County. The Lady Lakers won 3 sets to 0 over the Lady Bulldogs. The JV team won 2 sets to 1 and the freshman team won 2 sets to 0. The... Read More.

Laker Soccer plays Barren County to draw, Lady Lakers fall to Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team took on Barren County at home last night, with the game finishing in a 2-2 tie. The Lady Laker Soccer team went on the road to Taylor County last night, where they fell by a score of 2-0. The Lady... Read More.

Fiscal court meeting turns heated; county and sheriff’s office to explore alternatives to fee pooling

Monday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

Discussions at this morning’s fiscal court meeting turned heated between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and 2nd District Magistrate Mickey Garner. After the first reading of an ordinance that would transition the sheriff’s office to […]

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Two men reported missing in Pulaski County

Russell County athletic teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Paving project on West 80 in Pulaski County begins tomorrow

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

RCMS Basketball teams sweep Adair County; RCMS Football wins at Monroe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fiscal court approves side-by-sides on county roadways

Fatal accident reported on parkway in Adair County last night

Lady Laker Volleyball sweeps Clinton County at home | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Soccer plays Barren County to draw, Lady Lakers fall to Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fiscal court meeting turns heated; county and sheriff’s office to explore alternatives to fee pooling

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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