Russell County unemployment lowest in Lake Cumberland area for February

Tuesday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area during the month of February. Russell County’s unemployment rate came in at 5.3 percent. Adair and Cumberland County weren’t far behind at 5.5 […]

Somerset man indicted locally on rape charge in December now facing 45 charges in Pulaski County

Tuesday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man who was indicted on rape and sodomy charges by a Russell County grand jury in December has now been indicted on more than 40 sex crimes in Pulaski County. The Pulaski County […]

Lakers defeat Lincoln County in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team wrapped up its trip to Myrtle Beach with a victory over Lincoln County yesterday. The Lakers came out on top 13-3 behind a strong performance from Tanner Stringer, who finished the day with 3 hits and 3 runs batted in,... Read More.

Russell County Search & Rescue assists with flood operations in Garrard County

Monday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

Members of the Russell County Search & Rescue team assisted with flood operations in Garrard County over the weekend. Members were called to transport a city water technician to the water-covered telemetry pumps. The worker […]

Casey County man reportedly killed by lightning strike

Monday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

A Casey County man was reportedly killed by a lightning strike over the weekend. According to Casey County Emergency Management, the incident happened at around 6 p.m. local time Saturday in the Clementsville area of […]

Russell County avoids major storms

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County avoided major storms last night. Russell County went under a severe thunderstorm warning from about 1:30 until 2:30 this morning. However, there haven’t been any reports of widespread damage. Heavy damage was reported […]

Russell County sees increase in number of people living and working in same county

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw an increase in the number of people who live and work in the county. The latest report uses data from 2022. That data shows Russell County saw a roughly 6.2 percent increase […]

RCMS Lady Laker Softball defeats Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team defeated Adair County 4-3 yesterday. Raelyn Warriner led Russell County with two hits and an RBI. Kerigan Aaron drove in two runs for Russell County. Allie Bailey got the win in the pitcher's circle, giving... Read More.

Nearly 2,200 workers commute to Russell County

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 2,200 workers commute to Russell County, according to a new report. The Kentucky Center for Statistics Commuting Report says more than 600 workers commute from Adair County and just under 250 commute from Pulaski […]

County working on damaged road in Manntown area

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Randy Marcum said county road crews have been working on a damaged road in the Manntown area. The damage occurred from flooding that happened last month, causing the side of the road to […]

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Russell County unemployment lowest in Lake Cumberland area for February

Somerset man indicted locally on rape charge in December now facing 45 charges in Pulaski County

Lakers defeat Lincoln County in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Search & Rescue assists with flood operations in Garrard County

Casey County man reportedly killed by lightning strike

Russell County avoids major storms

Russell County sees increase in number of people living and working in same county

RCMS Lady Laker Softball defeats Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nearly 2,200 workers commute to Russell County

County working on damaged road in Manntown area

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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