School district receives clean audit report

Wednesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education received a clean audit report at its meeting Monday evening. Joe Montgomery with Montgomery and Company presented the district’s audit. Superintendent Michael Ford credited the district staff for their […]

Lake Cumberland District Health Department warning of possible scam calls

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is warning of a possible new scam targeting residents in the area. The health department said they’ve received reports of someone calling individuals in the area claiming to be […]

Lady Lakers defeat Clinton, Lakers fall to Metcalfe in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team advanced in the 16th District Tournament with a 49-37 win over Clinton County yesterday. The Lady Lakers were led by a strong performance from senior Aniyah Coffey, who scored 24 points in the victory. Natalie Bartrug and Addy Abrell... Read More.

Russell County Freshman boys win district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Freshman team won the 16th District Tournament over the weekend. Russell County defeated Metcalfe County in the first game, and followed that with a victory over Clinton County in the championship.

16th District Basketball Tournament brackets set | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

The 16th District Basketball Tournament brackets have been set. The Russell County Lady Lakers will play in the 4/5 game against Clinton County on Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. The winner will advance to take on the top seed Cumberland County on Monday... Read More.

Ford says school district monitoring SB 181 in state legislature

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said he is monitoring Senate Bill 181 in the state legislature. The law passed last year required school districts to implement a traceable communication system for electronic communication between […]

Lady Lakers, Lakers pick up district wins at home over Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers were both victorious in a district doubleheader at home last night against Metcalfe County. Trailing 47-46 in overtime, Russell County's Carigann Carpenter hit a three-pointer near the top of the key with about 17 seconds remaining to... Read More.

Russell County hosts Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is set to host Metcalfe County tonight in a district doubleheader at Laker Gym. Tonight's games are scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. with the girls game and boys to follow. In the first matchup on December 16, the Lady Lakers... Read More.

School board approves creation of local planning committee for district facilities plan

Monday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the creation of a local planning committee at its meeting Friday. That committee will soon begin work on a significant task: constructing the school district’s facilities plan. Superintendent […]

District 8 Crews Prepared for Significant Winter Storm

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are prepared to respond to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact the region this weekend, bringing freezing rain, snow […]

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School district receives clean audit report

Lake Cumberland District Health Department warning of possible scam calls

Lady Lakers defeat Clinton, Lakers fall to Metcalfe in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Freshman boys win district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

16th District Basketball Tournament brackets set | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ford says school district monitoring SB 181 in state legislature

Lady Lakers, Lakers pick up district wins at home over Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County hosts Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board approves creation of local planning committee for district facilities plan

District 8 Crews Prepared for Significant Winter Storm

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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