Remains of local WWII soldier to be brought home Saturday

Thursday, November 16 by Zac Oakes

The remains of U.S. Army Private First Class Henry Wade, a Russell County soldier who was killed in action in World War II, will be brought back home on Saturday. According to Wilson Funeral Home, […]

RCHS, RCMS cheer teams bring home hardware from competitions

Monday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School cheer team competed in regional competition on Saturday. The Laker Cheer team finished as runner-up in the Co-Ed and Large Gameday divisions, advancing to state competition in both divisions. The […]

Russell County is home to more than 1,000 veterans

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Today is the observance of Veterans Day, a day of recognition for more than 1,000 veterans that call Russell County home. According to the United States Census Bureau, more than 1,000 veterans reside in Russell […]

Death investigation underway in Pulaski Co. after man found inside home of unresponsive woman with drugs and cash

Wednesday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

A death investigation is underway in Pulaski County after a Rockcastle County man was found inside the home of an unresponsive woman while possessing drugs and cash. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 76-year-old Johnnie […]

Lady Lakers begin district tournament play tonight at home | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team will begin district tournament play tonight at Russell County High School. The Lady Lakers will take on Metcalfe County in the first game of the night beginning at 5 p.m. Following that the 2-seed Clinton County will take on... Read More.

Sheriff’s Office investigating home hit by gunfire

Thursday, September 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a home was reportedly hit by gunfire. The incident occurred just before noon in the area of East Highway 619 and Indian Cave Hill, according to reports. […]

Lakers fall to Lincoln County in home opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team fell to Lincoln County in its home opener Friday night by a score of 33-28. The loss drops the Lakers to 0-5 on the season, as the Lakers will look to pick up a win this Friday when they host... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball opens season at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team opens its season tonight at home with a Kentucky 2A, Section 4 matchup against Washington County. This is also the first game under new Lady Laker Volleyball coach Madison James. Tonight's volleyball match is set to begin... Read More.

Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to call at Bernard Funeral Home

Wednesday, June 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out last night to Bernard Funeral Home on Main Street in Russell Springs. Firefighters were dispatched just before 9 p.m. last night to initial reports of smoke in […]

Popplewell’s home run leads Russell County to win over Garrard County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers picked up a big road win last night, winning 8-7 over the Garrard County Lady Lions behind a three-run home run by Emma Popplewell. The Lady Lakers are back on the road today, traveling to Campbellsville High School for... Read More.

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Remains of local WWII soldier to be brought home Saturday

RCHS, RCMS cheer teams bring home hardware from competitions

Russell County is home to more than 1,000 veterans

Death investigation underway in Pulaski Co. after man found inside home of unresponsive woman with drugs and cash

Lady Lakers begin district tournament play tonight at home | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sheriff’s Office investigating home hit by gunfire

Lakers fall to Lincoln County in home opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball opens season at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to call at Bernard Funeral Home

Popplewell’s home run leads Russell County to win over Garrard County | 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