Edmonton man dies in collision with deer in Taylor County

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

An Edmonton man died as the result of a collision with a deer on Highway 70 this morning in the Mannsville community of Taylor County. According to Kentucky State Police, the collision occurred just before […]

Russell County unemployment up more than 1 percent

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate rose by more than one percent last month, according to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate in the month of October came in at 6 percent, […]

Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County

Wednesday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted in Adair County recently. An Adair County grand jury indicted John Arnold Norton of Russell Springs on charges of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, operating on […]

Russell Springs man indicted in Casey County

Tuesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was recently indicted in Casey County. A Casey County grand jury indicted 60-year-old Curtis R. Hendricks on charges of trafficking in more than 2 grams of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]

Russell County Bowling gets season underway | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

The Mighty Laker Bowling team opened its season hosting the Campbellsville Eagles at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow. The Lakers were defeated 9 games to 0 in their opening match. High scores for our Lakers were Phillip Muthler at 182 and Chase White with... Read More.

County Attorney Kevin Shearer discusses helping those with needs in the justice system

Friday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday to discuss the work his office does. Shearer said there are several programs and initiatives that are in the works right now that […]

One suspect in burglary case arrested in Franklin County

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

One of the suspects local law enforcement has been searching for in a recent burglary case in the Esto community was arrested in Franklin County this afternoon. 40-year-old Nicole Edwards was arrested this afternoon on […]

KSP arrests three in Cumberland County drug trafficking investigation

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police made three arrests from a drug trafficking investigation in neighboring Cumberland County this morning. State Police say 31-year-old Amber Melton, 47-year-old Jamie Stern, and 31-year-old Wesley Smith, all of Burkesville, were arrested […]

RCMS Lakers make it 4 in a row with wins over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams made it 4 wins in a row to start the season with big wins over Casey County last night. 6th grade won 23-17 with Jacob Fudge scoring 8 points and Asher Bennett scoring 7. 7th grade... Read More.

Russell County selected as new pilot site for program aimed at diverting low-level offenders into treatment instead of jail

Tuesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is one of seven counties to be selected as a new pilot site for a program aimed at diverting low-level offenders away from jail and into substance use disorder or mental health treatment. […]

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Edmonton man dies in collision with deer in Taylor County

Russell County unemployment up more than 1 percent

Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County

Russell Springs man indicted in Casey County

Russell County Bowling gets season underway | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County Attorney Kevin Shearer discusses helping those with needs in the justice system

One suspect in burglary case arrested in Franklin County

KSP arrests three in Cumberland County drug trafficking investigation

RCMS Lakers make it 4 in a row with wins over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County selected as new pilot site for program aimed at diverting low-level offenders into treatment instead of jail

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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