Russell County man arrested on multiple charges

Monday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested on multiple charges early Saturday morning by Kentucky State Police. 29-year-old Jacob Patrick was arrested and charged with criminal mischief first degree, disorderly conduct first degree, operating a motor […]

Taylor County man sentenced to federal prison for crop insurance fraud

Monday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

A Taylor County man was recently sentenced to a year in federal prison for crop insurance fraud. According to court documents, 61-year-old Robert “Robbie” Thomas Hunt of Campbellsville was sentenced to 12 months and 1 […]

Lady Laker Volleyball finishes as runner-up at Rockcastle Invitational; hosts Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team competed in the Rockcastle Invitational over the weekend, finishing as runner-up following a tough loss to Madison Southern in the championship. The Lady Lakers are back at home tonight, hosting Clinton County in a big 16th District matchup. Freshman,... Read More.

Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting draws big crowd

Friday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Farm Bureau annual meeting drew a large crowd to the Russell County Fairgrounds last night. WJRS News caught up with Neal Dalton, President of the local Farm Bureau Federation, at the meeting […]

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Monroe; RCMS Lady Laker Basketball sweeps Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team picked up a district win over Monroe County last night. The Lady Lakers are now 2-0 in district play. They return to action this weekend, as they participate in the Rockcastle Invitational. The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker... Read More.

Russell County burn ban lifted

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s burn ban has been lifted. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum issued an executive order this afternoon lifting the burn ban. Marcum cited improvements in weather conditions that have reduced the immediate risk […]

Russell County Schools has seen slight enrollment increase

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools has seen a slight increase in enrollment this school year. Enrollment for Russell County Schools for kindergarten through 12th grade is at 2,880, which is up from 2,772 at the end of […]

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

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County athletic teams are in action tonight. The Lady Laker Volleyball team hosts Monroe County for a district matchup tonight. That will get underway at 5:30. The Laker Soccer team goes on the road to Southwestern, getting underway at 5:00 and the... Read More.

Marcum says county has received lease for Greasy Creek Park project

Wednesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum announced yesterday on WJRS the county has received a lease from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the planned Greasy Creek Park project. Marcum said he’s been working […]

Volleyball falls to Taylor County in 2A tournament, hosts Monroe on Thursday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team fell to Taylor County 3 sets to 0 in Kentucky 2A tournament action last night. The Lady Lakers will look to bounce back tomorrow when they host Monroe County in a 16th District matchup, beginning at 5:30.

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Russell County man arrested on multiple charges

Taylor County man sentenced to federal prison for crop insurance fraud

Lady Laker Volleyball finishes as runner-up at Rockcastle Invitational; hosts Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting draws big crowd

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Monroe; RCMS Lady Laker Basketball sweeps Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County burn ban lifted

Russell County Schools has seen slight enrollment increase

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

Marcum says county has received lease for Greasy Creek Park project

Volleyball falls to Taylor County in 2A tournament, hosts Monroe on Thursday | 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