Laker Football falls to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team came up short at home against Wayne County Friday night by a score of 30-21. With the loss, the Lakers fall to 4-5 on the season and are now 2-2 in district play. The Lakers are off this... Read More.

Drag races expected to bring influx of visitors to county

Saturday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

This weekend’s Halloween Havoc 2 at the Lake Cumberland Dragway is expected to bring a major influx of visitors into Russell County. The second-annual event officially got underway yesterday and will continue through today and […]

Four Clinton County inmates charged after investigation finds drugs in jail

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

Four Clinton County inmates are facing new charges after a joint investigation by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Clinton County Jail. The jailer and two deputies searched one of the cells at the […]

Russell County man arrested in Adair for being a felon in possession of a handgun

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested by Kentucky State Police in Adair County Wednesday night following a traffic stop. According to reports, 53-year-old John A. Norton of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession […]

Laker Football hosts Wayne County for Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will hold Senior Night at Finley Field tonight, as they host district opponent Wayne County. Kickoff for tonight's game is scheduled for 6:30, and we'll have coverage right here on Laker Country 104.9 beginning at 5:45 with the... Read More.

Lady Lakers wrap up regular season at Marion County tonight ; start district tournament on Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will wrap up its regular season tonight with a matchup on the road at Marion County. Freshman, JV, and varsity will be in action beginning at 5 p.m. The Lady Lakers are set to begin district tournament... Read More.

Two arrested in Adair County on drug charges after leaving children unattended in parking lot

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

Two people in Adair County were arrested after police say they left children unattended in a parking lot, and were in possession of drugs. Columbia Police say 37-year-old Adrienne Faulkner of Greensburg and 42-year-old Wendell […]

Scottsville man arrested in Cumberland County for allegedly stabbing another man

Tuesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

A Scottsville man was arrested in Cumberland County after he allegedly stabbed another man, inflicting life-threatening injuries. According to Kentucky State Police, the incident occurred just after midnight Saturday on Cary Lane in Burkesville when […]

Polston requests county provide hazardous duty retirement

Monday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston made a presentation to the Russell County Fiscal Court at today’s meeting, asking for the court to consider hazardous duty retirement and a pay raise. The request comes nearly a […]

Lakers fall at Boyle County; host Wayne County Friday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team fell to Boyle County on the road this past Friday night by a score of 55-6. The loss dropped the Lakers to 4-4 on the season and 2-1 in district play. However, the Lakers have a big district... Read More.

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Laker Football falls to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Drag races expected to bring influx of visitors to county

Four Clinton County inmates charged after investigation finds drugs in jail

Russell County man arrested in Adair for being a felon in possession of a handgun

Laker Football hosts Wayne County for Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers wrap up regular season at Marion County tonight ; start district tournament on Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two arrested in Adair County on drug charges after leaving children unattended in parking lot

Scottsville man arrested in Cumberland County for allegedly stabbing another man

Polston requests county provide hazardous duty retirement

Lakers fall at Boyle County; host Wayne County Friday night | 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