Money says RC Search and Rescue ready if winter weather hits; advises people to stay off roadways if roads are slick

Thursday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue Chief Chris Money said he and his team are ready to assist if winter weather hits Russell County as predicted this weekend. Russell County Search and Rescue is a key […]

Hart pitches no hitter and McGowan hits 8th home run, as Lady Lakers defeat Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 18 by Zac Oakes

Rylen McGowan hit her 8th home run of the season, and the Russell County Lady Lakers came away with a 10-0 win over district foe Metcalfe County last night. McGowan finished the night with 3 hits and 4 runs batted in to power the... Read More.

Clark hits walk-off single to lead RCMS Softball to win over Rockcastle | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

Last night's softball matchup between Russell County Middle School and Rockcastle County featured plenty of offense and some late-game heroics by Russell County's Molly Clark, as the Lady Lakers came out on top 18-16. Clark hit a single in the bottom of the 6th,... Read More.

127 project reportedly hits snag with Corps of Engineers

Wednesday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

The Highway 127 project between Russell and Clinton County has been in the works for several years, and while much progress has been made, the project has reportedly hit a bump in the road, as […]

County hits stall with Corps of Engineers on Greasy Creek project

Wednesday, September 11 by Zac Oakes

The county has been working on a project at Greasy Creek that would turn the area into a park with fishing piers and trails for about a year. WJRS News spoke with Russell County Judge […]

Threat of Severe Weather Hits Much of Kentucky

Thursday, May 9 by WJRS Staff

Severe weather outbreak across several states yesterday and last evening resulted in an active weather day in the Lake Cumberland area and across Kentucky. Several rounds of severe storms moved across Kentucky much of the […]

Lady Lakers fall in district championship as Metcalfe hits putback to claim title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 1 by Zac Oakes

Last night's 16th District Championship game went down-to-the-wire in front of a nearly full house at Laker Gym, but the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets came out on top, hitting a putback shot with just 3 seconds on the clock to defeat the Russell County... Read More.

Gosser hits basket in final seconds to secure district win for Lakers; Lady Lakers fall in 2OT | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Last night's doubleheader between Russell County and Cumberland County was action-packed. In the first game, the Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers went into double-overtime, where the Lady Panthers prevailed by a score of 63-59. It was a tough loss for the Lady Lakers, who... Read More.

School board hits snag with athletic facilities project

Thursday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education hit a snag in regard to the construction of the school district’s athletic complex with bids coming in significantly higher than expected. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more […]

Juvenile takes parents’ car, hits utility poles in Columbia

Tuesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

A juvenile reportedly took their parents’ car early Monday morning in Adair County and hit two power poles, causing recurring power outages in downtown Columbia. The collisions caused the intersection near the Columbia Post Office […]

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Money says RC Search and Rescue ready if winter weather hits; advises people to stay off roadways if roads are slick

Hart pitches no hitter and McGowan hits 8th home run, as Lady Lakers defeat Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Clark hits walk-off single to lead RCMS Softball to win over Rockcastle | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

127 project reportedly hits snag with Corps of Engineers

County hits stall with Corps of Engineers on Greasy Creek project

Threat of Severe Weather Hits Much of Kentucky

Lady Lakers fall in district championship as Metcalfe hits putback to claim title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Gosser hits basket in final seconds to secure district win for Lakers; Lady Lakers fall in 2OT | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board hits snag with athletic facilities project

Juvenile takes parents’ car, hits utility poles in Columbia

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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