4th Region Soccer tournaments set; Russell County teams play on Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The brackets for the 4th Region Soccer tournaments are set. The Laker Soccer team will take on 14th District runner-up South Warren Sunday evening at 5 p.m. at Warren East. The Lady Lakers will play on Sunday at 5 as well, taking on the... Read More.

Russell County takes on top-ranked Boyle County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team goes on the road tonight for a matchup against the state's top-ranked team and the winner of four consecutive Class 4A state championships, the Boyle County Rebels. The Lakers and the Rebels will kick off from Boyle County... Read More.

KSP releases update on Clinton County double murder-suicide

Tuesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police has released an update on a reported double murder-suicide that occurred in Clinton County earlier this week. State Police say two females, identified as 76-year-old Linda Flowers and 78-year-old Linda Crouch, both […]

Double murder-suicide reported in Clinton County

Tuesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

Law enforcement officers in neighboring Clinton County are investigating a reported double murder/suicide. According to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called out just before 10:45 yesterday morning to a report that a male […]

County tax bills sent out

Tuesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

County tax bills have been sent out to Russell County property owners. This year, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office will handle more than $12 million in local taxes. This year’s tax total is around $500,000 […]

Russell County High School among best in state for postsecondary readiness

Monday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School’s rating for postsecondary readiness is among the best in the state, according to the latest state assessment data from the Kentucky Department of Education. Russell County earned a blue rating — […]

New coroner sworn-in in in Adair County

Monday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

There’s a new coroner in neighboring Adair County. Sierra Durbin, who formerly served as a deputy corner in Adair County, was sworn in to her new role Thursday evening after being appointed by County Judge […]

Laker Football picks up big district win over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team picked up a big district win over visiting Taylor County last Friday night. The Lakers came out on top by a score of 35-19, improving to 4-3 on the season and 2-0 in district play. Russell County led 14-7 at... Read More.

Russell County Schools earn high marks on school climate and safety survey

Friday, October 4 by Zac Oakes

The release of state assessment results for Russell County Schools also included results from a student survey about school climate and safety. In that survey, Russell County Schools mostly earned high marks, with each school […]

Laker Football hosts Taylor County in key district game tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 4 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team is back in action tonight, hosting Taylor County in a key district game at Finley Field. Kickoff for tonight's game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The Lakers enter tonight's matchup with a record of 3-3, including 1-0 in district play.... Read More.

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4th Region Soccer tournaments set; Russell County teams play on Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County takes on top-ranked Boyle County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KSP releases update on Clinton County double murder-suicide

Double murder-suicide reported in Clinton County

County tax bills sent out

Russell County High School among best in state for postsecondary readiness

New coroner sworn-in in in Adair County

Laker Football picks up big district win over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Schools earn high marks on school climate and safety survey

Laker Football hosts Taylor County in key district game tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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