Local business, individuals recognized at chamber banquet

Wednesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

A local business and two individuals were recognized at last night’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. PCS Real Estate was awarded Outstanding New Business. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson was named this […]

County’s opioid liaison discusses how she aims to help local residents struggling with substance abuse

Thursday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

Jennifer Knifley is the opioid liaison hired through the Russell County Fiscal Court. The position was created through use of opioid settlement funds allotted to local government entities across the state. Knifley was a guest […]

Several local residents express opposition to proposed solar farm project

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

Several local residents are expressing opposition to a proposed solar farm project near Old Sano Road and Bottoms Road. A company named Round Trip LLC is proposing to construct and operate a solar and battery […]

Several local sports teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Laker athletic teams are in action tonight. The Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams take on Monroe County in district matchups tonight. The Lady Lakers take on the Lady Falcons at home on the grass field beginning at 5:30. The Lakers go on... Read More.

Multiple local candidates filing intent to run for office in May primary

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Multiple local candidates have filed paperwork with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance to run for political office in the May primary. Josh Branscum has filed with the registry intending to seek another term as […]

Local law enforcement makes pair of theft arrests

Monday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement officers made a pair of theft arrests late Saturday night and Sunday morning. Jamestown Police arrested 26-year-old Christoper S. Collins of Russell Springs just before midnight Saturday and charged him with theft […]

Local gas prices hovering around $3/gallon for Labor Day weekend

Saturday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices continue to hover around $3/gallon for Labor Day weekend. According to AAA, the average price of gasoline in Russell County comes in at $2.99, just a couple cents below the state average […]

Local gas prices barely below state average

Saturday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain just a little below state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is $2.90, just one-cent lower than the state average at $2.91. Pulaski County has […]

City of Russell Springs partnering with local banks to create “Bankers Field of Dreams” at city park

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is patterning with multiple local banks on a new project known as the “Bankers Field of Dreams” at the city park. The project involves some significant renovations to one of […]

Local sports teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County athletic teams are in action today. The middle school Lady Laker basketball teams will host Casey County this evening, getting underway at 5 p.m. The Laker and Lady Laker golf teams are in action today as well, with matches against Monroe County.... Read More.

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Local business, individuals recognized at chamber banquet

County’s opioid liaison discusses how she aims to help local residents struggling with substance abuse

Several local residents express opposition to proposed solar farm project

Several local sports teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Multiple local candidates filing intent to run for office in May primary

Local law enforcement makes pair of theft arrests

Local gas prices hovering around $3/gallon for Labor Day weekend

Local gas prices barely below state average

City of Russell Springs partnering with local banks to create “Bankers Field of Dreams” at city park

Local sports teams in action 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