School district in good spot as plans for new middle school continue

Monday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education heard an update on the district’s bonding capacity at its most recent meeting. The update was positive, especially as it relates to the district’s plan to build a new […]

School district looking into safety app

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is gathering feedback about a potential new safety app for the school district. The app is called E3. It is able to send out alerts to phones and computers in […]

Lakers fall to Bulldogs in district championship, play in 4th Region tournament next week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers fell to the Clinton County Bulldogs in the 16th District championship Friday night by a score of 79-57. Dylan Stanelle led Russell County with 18 points, and Owen Loy scored 13. Mayes Gosser and Bryson Irvin scored 8 points each.... Read More.

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.

Lady Lakers fall to top-seed Metcalfe in district tournament; Lakers in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team fell to the top-seed Metcalfe County Lady Hornets in the district tournament last night by a score of 56-36. With the loss, the Lady Lakers finish their season with a final record of 12-17. Addy Abrell and... Read More.

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.

Lakers fall in regular season finale at Pulaski; begin district tournament tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team fell in its regular season finale to Pulaski County Friday night by a score of 70-69 in overtime. Mayes Gosser led Russell County with 18 points, followed by Owen Loy with 17, and Maddox Shearer with 12. The... Read More.

Lakers scheduled to take on Pulaski tonight; Lady Lakers start district tournament Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team is scheduled to go on the road to Pulaski County tonight. Tip-off for tonight's game is scheduled for 7 p.m. central time. This is set to be the last regular season game for the Lakers before postseason play next week.... Read More.

District 8 says Priority A routes pretty clear, B and C routes still covered and slick

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews continue to plow and treat roadways across the district following a winter weather storm that moved through the area. Sunshine today […]

District 8 crews preparing for incoming winter weather

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 is preparing for another round of winter weather set to impact the region tonight. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a winter […]

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School district in good spot as plans for new middle school continue

School district looking into safety app

Lakers fall to Bulldogs in district championship, play in 4th Region tournament next week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Lady Lakers fall to top-seed Metcalfe in district tournament; Lakers in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Lakers fall in regular season finale at Pulaski; begin district tournament tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers scheduled to take on Pulaski tonight; Lady Lakers start district tournament Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

District 8 says Priority A routes pretty clear, B and C routes still covered and slick

District 8 crews preparing for incoming winter weather

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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