Laker Baseball defeats Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team went on the road and defeated Cumberland County last night by a score of 15-6. Carter Stapp, Owen Loy, and Mayes Gosser each finished with a team-high 3 hits. Gosser and Loy each drove in 2 runs, and Ayden McGowan... Read More.

RCMS Baseball defeats Whitley County, Softball falls in close one to Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team defeated Whitley County last night by a score of 11-1. Rylan Long drove in a team-high 4 runs and Keenan Stille finished with a team-high 2 hits and 2 runs batted in. Aaron McGowan picked up... Read More.

RCMS Soccer teams pick up victories over Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School soccer teams picked up victories last night. The Laker Soccer team defeated Wayne County by a score of 3-0. Ulysses Gomez, Brian Martinez, and Luis Lopez each scored a goal in the win. The Lady Lakers also defeated Wayne... Read More.

Russell County recorded lowest unemployment rate in area in 2024; saw unemployment increase overall in 2024

Tuesday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s 2024 unemployment rate was the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 2024 unemployment rate of 5 percent in Russell County. Cumberland County was slightly higher at […]

Russell County teachers recognized at school board meeting

Tuesday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County teachers were recognized at last night’s board of education meeting. Russell Springs Elementary teacher Sheila Huff was recognized as this month’s Russell County Education Association Employee of the Month. Five teachers that […]

Lady Laker Softball hosting senior night tonight; Baseball at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County teams are in action tonight. The Lady Laker Softball team will host Cumberland County for senior night tonight. The senior night ceremony will get underway at 5 p.m. The Laker Baseball team will be on the road for a district matchup... Read More.

Garner strikes out 10 as RCMS Baseball defeats Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

It was a big night for Keaton Garner and the middle school Laker Baseball team last night as Garner struck out 10 batters to lead Russell County to a 5-0 victory over Green County. Garner struck out 10 batters while only giving up 1... Read More.

Russell County 911 supervisor says recent upgrades have been beneficial

Saturday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County E-911 supervisor Kori Scaggs said the recent upgrades to the dispatch center have been beneficial to the employees. This week has been National 911 Telecommunicators Week. Russell County has 6 dispatchers on staff […]

Russell County Track team competes at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Track Team competed at Southwestern yesterday. 11 different schools were represented at the meet. Kinnett Wills - 4th in 100M dash, 5th in 200M dash, 10th in 400M dash Lexxus Evans - 8th in 100M dash, 18th in long jump Kendell... Read More.

Russell County High School greenhouse opening to the public today

Thursday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School greenhouse is opening to the public today. The greenhouse is located behind the high school and is operated by the Russell County High School FFA chapter and agriculture department. The […]

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Laker Baseball defeats Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball defeats Whitley County, Softball falls in close one to Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Soccer teams pick up victories over Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County recorded lowest unemployment rate in area in 2024; saw unemployment increase overall in 2024

Russell County teachers recognized at school board meeting

Lady Laker Softball hosting senior night tonight; Baseball at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Garner strikes out 10 as RCMS Baseball defeats Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 911 supervisor says recent upgrades have been beneficial

Russell County Track team competes at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County High School greenhouse opening to the public today

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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