Lakers defeat Wayne County; Lady Lakers host McCreary Central tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team defeated Wayne County at home last night by a score of 70-60. Mayes Gosser led Russell County with 28 points on the night, followed by 22 points for Owen Loy. Logan Walters and Dylan Stanelle each added 7 points in... Read More.

County Attorney’s Office looking to speed up process on addressing nuisances

Monday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer presented an amendment to the Russell County Fiscal Court recently to a 1992 county ordinance regarding solid waste that would allow the county attorney’s office to speed up the process […]

Lakers host Wayne County tonight; Lady Lakers host McCreary Central tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team will host the Wayne County Cardinals tonight. Tip-off for tonight's game at Laker Gym is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Lady Lakers will be at home tomorrow, hosting McCreary Central. That game is scheduled to tip-off at 7 p.m. as... Read More.

Russell County swimmers recognized at region meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County's Jacob Phillips was named the Region 3 Swimmer of the Meet this past weekend at the region swim meet at the Russell County ANC. Phillips and Alexa Stephens were also named to the All Region Team.

Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last year in Lake Cumberland area

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last school year among school districts in the Lake Cumberland area. Russell County’s attendance rate last year was 92.7 percent, which was tied with Pulaski […]

Wayne County gas station owner arrested on drug trafficking charge

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County gas station owner has been arrested on a charge of trafficking in marijuana. An investigation by multiple agencies in Wayne County resulted in the arrest of Ravindran Patel of Somerset on a […]

RCMS Volleyball defeats Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball teams picked up another set of wins last night, sweeping Casey County on the road. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams each picked up victories in 2 sets. The Lady Lakers are in action next Tuesday on... Read More.

How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Education recently launched its Kentucky School Report Card examining data from last year’s state assessment. Schools are given one of five color ratings. Red is the lowest rating given to a […]

Laker Bowling defeats Green County; begins region tournament today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team traveled to The Alley in Campbellsville to take on the Green County Dragons. The Lakers defeated the Dragons 5 games to 2. High scores for the Lakers were Chase White 191, Phillip Muthler 159, Benjamin Jager 136, and... Read More.

Russell County Bicentennial Video

Wednesday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

This video, filmed and produced by Ramie Hutchison (Hutch Digital), celebrates Russell County’s Bicentennial.

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Lakers defeat Wayne County; Lady Lakers host McCreary Central tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County Attorney’s Office looking to speed up process on addressing nuisances

Lakers host Wayne County tonight; Lady Lakers host McCreary Central tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County swimmers recognized at region meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last year in Lake Cumberland area

Wayne County gas station owner arrested on drug trafficking charge

RCMS Volleyball defeats Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

Laker Bowling defeats Green County; begins region tournament today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Bicentennial Video

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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