Russell County native named Criminal Justice Professor at Lindsey Wilson

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County native was recently named as the newest Criminal Justice professor at Lindsey Wilson College. The college announced the addition of Casey Hardy McGowan as the college’s newest Criminal Justice professor and director […]

County announces free trash disposal day later this month

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

The county has announced the annual free trash disposal day will take place at the end of this month. Free trash disposal day is scheduled for April 30 from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. at […]

McGowan homers twice, but Lady Lakers fall to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

Rylen McGowan hit her third and fourth home runs of the season last night, but the Lady Lakers fell to Wayne County by a score of 14-3. McGowan drove in all three runs as part of a 4-hit performance to lead Russell County. Camdin... Read More.

Laker Baseball to host Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will be in district action tonight, hosting Metcalfe County. The Lakers hold a 1-0 record in district play, while the Hornets are 0-1 in district. First pitch for tonight's matchup between Russell County and Metcalfe County is set for 5:30.

Russell County dispatcher graduates from academy

Monday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County dispatcher was among the latest graduates from the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Public Safety Dispatch Academy. Joshua Grayson Tucker was one of 30 members to graduate from Class 163. The academy […]

KSP investigating murder in Wayne County

Monday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating a murder that occurred in Wayne County over the weekend. 60-year-old Norman E. McGuire of Monticello was taken into custody yesterday morning by state police and charged with first-degree murder […]

Laker Baseball defeats Southwestern, falls to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team defeated Southwestern on Friday night, and fell to Boyle County on Saturday. The Lakers defeated Southwestern by a score of 8-6 in 8 innings. Owen Loy led the Lakers with 3 hits, driving in 3 runs. Mayes Gosser and Carter... Read More.

RCHS Softball has big day in win over Hart County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Lady Laker Softball team picked up a shutout win over Hart County Friday night. The Lady Lakers came away with a 10-0 win in five innings. Mallie McQueary had a big day at the plate, coming up with 3... Read More.

RCMS Baseball defeats Washington County, hosts Metcalfe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team defeated Washington County on Friday by a score of 8-5. Aaron McGowan led Russell County with a pair of hits and Keaton Garner drove in a pair of runs for the Lakers. McGowan got the start on... Read More.

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer falls to Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team fell to Taylor County last night by a score of 5-1. Jayde Lawless scored the goal for Russell County. Madeline Campbell had 5 saves as goalkeeper for the Lady Lakers.

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Russell County native named Criminal Justice Professor at Lindsey Wilson

County announces free trash disposal day later this month

McGowan homers twice, but Lady Lakers fall to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball to host Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County dispatcher graduates from academy

KSP investigating murder in Wayne County

Laker Baseball defeats Southwestern, falls to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Softball has big day in win over Hart County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball defeats Washington County, hosts Metcalfe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer falls to Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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