Russell County Search and Rescue members tabbed by state officials to survey damage in Eastern KY

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County Search and Rescue members were selected by the State Emergency Operations Center to assess flood damage in Eastern Kentucky. Chris Money, Abigail Money, Lance Coffey, and Jonathan Llane were chosen to be […]

Death investigation underway in Taylor County after body found outside burning car

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

A death investigation is underway in nearby Taylor County after law enforcement officers discovered a body laying near a burned car. Kentucky State Police was called to the scene on Gaddis Ridge Road just before […]

Lakers take on Clinton County for district championship tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team will take on Clinton County for the 16th District Championship tonight. Tonight's game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. at Cumberland County High School. The Lakers and Bulldogs split the regular season series. The Bulldogs won... Read More.

Lakers clinch spot in region tournament with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

For the first time since 2018, the Russell County Lakers are headed to E.A. Diddle Arena for the 4th Region Boys Basketball tournament. The Lakers defeated the host Cumberland County Panthers in the 16th District Tournament last night by a score of 83-78 to... Read More.

Lindsey Wilson College Business Professor, Russell County native JC Phelps Named Faculty Member in Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Being a Kentucky Governor’s Scholar was a life-changing experience for JC Phelps, and now the Lindsey Wilson College business professor will get to provide the same opportunity for students as a Kentucky […]

Russell County man arrested in Adair County

Monday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County yesterday on drug and weapon charges. 37-year-old Abdoulaye Beye was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine – second or more offense, possession of a handgun […]

Clinton County woman arrested for allegedly assaulting healthcare provider

Monday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County woman was arrested and charged with reportedly assaulting a healthcare provider. 52-year-old Carla Craig of Albany was arrested and charged with assault third degree involving a healthcare provider, disorderly conduct first degree […]

Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County in district tourney opener; face Metcalfe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers defeated the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs yesterday in the 16th District tournament by a score of 51-47. Three Lady Lakers finished the game with double digits in the scoring column. Addy Abrell led the Lady Lakers with 16 points,... Read More.

KSP investigating missing teen in Wayne County

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating a missing teenager in Wayne County. State Police say the teen went missing from his residence at around 11 p.m. on Monday, February 3. Post 11 says it was notified […]

Two Russell County residents indicted in Taylor County

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County residents were indicted by a Taylor County grand jury this week. The grand jury indicted 60-year-old Tommy D. Baker of Russell Springs on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug […]

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Russell County Search and Rescue members tabbed by state officials to survey damage in Eastern KY

Death investigation underway in Taylor County after body found outside burning car

Lakers take on Clinton County for district championship tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers clinch spot in region tournament with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lindsey Wilson College Business Professor, Russell County native JC Phelps Named Faculty Member in Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program

Russell County man arrested in Adair County

Clinton County woman arrested for allegedly assaulting healthcare provider

Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County in district tourney opener; face Metcalfe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KSP investigating missing teen in Wayne County

Two Russell County residents indicted in Taylor County

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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