Russell County Schools institutes new medication policy

Thursday, July 31 by Zac Oakes

In accordance with new regulations from state agencies, Russell County Schools is implementing new policies regarding medications at school. The school district announced a written provider order must be on file before any prescribed medication […]

Lady Laker Golf finish 4th at Taylor County Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Golf Team finished 4th at the Taylor County Tournament at Campbellsville Country Club this week. Carly Shearer led the Lady Lakers with an 88 on the day, followed by Carleen Meyers and Catherine Wright, who each finished with a... Read More.

Laker Golf finishes 2nd at Marion County Invitational; McMillin qualifies for 2A State Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Golf team came away with a 2nd place finish at the Marion County Invitational at Lincoln Homestead State Park this week. The Lakers finished with a team score of 315 on the day, led by Noah McMillin who finished the... Read More.

Russell Springs man arrested in Lincoln County

Tuesday, July 29 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Lincoln County on multiple drug charges. 45-year-old Harlan Bivins was arrested Sunday morning and charged with possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine – second offense, possession of drug […]

Two Russell Springs residents indicted in Casey County

Tuesday, July 29 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell Springs residents were indicted in Casey County earlier this month. A Casey County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Tiffany R. Propes of Russell Springs on charges including disorderly conduct first degree, assault third degree […]

Russell County duo has strong showing at Bassmaster Junior National tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 29 by Zac Oakes

A pair of Russell County anglers had a strong showing in the 2025 Bassmaster Junior National Championship in Tennessee over the weekend. Russell County's Owen Stephens and Max Roy finished in 41st place out of 120 teams with 5 fish for 10 lbs and... Read More.

Child injured in Pulaski County after reportedly being struck by wheel from fair ride

Monday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

A child in Pulaski County was injured after reportedly being struck by a wheel that came off of a carnival ride at the Pulaski County Fair. Reports are that a wheel came off of one […]

Russell County approved for over $200k in CAIP funds

Thursday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County was recently approved for over $200,000 in County Agricultural Incentives Program funds by the state ag development board. The funds provide Kentucky agricultural producers cost-share assistance on practices that increase net farm income […]

Russell County approved for public assistance from May tornado

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has been approved for federal public assistance from the tornado that struck Russell, Pulaski and Laurel counties on May 16. Russell County was one of 36 Kentucky counties approved for federal public assistance […]

County officials encourage residents to have easily visible address markers

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

County officials are encouraging residents to make sure their numeric address is easily visible from the road. Russell County 911 Mapping Coordinator Ashley Coffey said having an easily visible marker is important if first responders […]

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Russell County Schools institutes new medication policy

Lady Laker Golf finish 4th at Taylor County Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf finishes 2nd at Marion County Invitational; McMillin qualifies for 2A State Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs man arrested in Lincoln County

Two Russell Springs residents indicted in Casey County

Russell County duo has strong showing at Bassmaster Junior National tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Child injured in Pulaski County after reportedly being struck by wheel from fair ride

Russell County approved for over $200k in CAIP funds

Russell County approved for public assistance from May tornado

County officials encourage residents to have easily visible address markers

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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