KSP Post 15 dispatcher receives national safety certification

Wednesday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

A dispatcher with Kentucky State Police Post 15 is 1 of 450 dispatchers across the country to receive a prestigious national certification. Miranda Luttrell of Russell Springs received the certification from the Center Management Certification […]

Russell County receives Storm Ready designation from National Weather Service

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County received a Storm Ready designation from the National Weather Service at this morning’s fiscal court meeting. The National Weather Service’s Storm Ready Program aims to help community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local […]

Lindsey Wilson College Singers to Head Underground Dec. 1 for Sixth Appearance at Mammoth Cave National Park Cave Sing

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Nearly two decades ago, Lindsey Wilson College Director of College Choral Ensembles Gerald Chafin took the Lindsey Wilson Singers underground to perform at the Mammoth Cave National Park Cave Sing. On Dec. […]

Local gas prices remain lower than state, national average

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain lower than state average. The average price of gas in Russell County, according to AAA, comes in at $2.71 although prices have trended upward to $2.75 this week. The state average […]

Branscum selected to represent KY at national election conference

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell County was selected by Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne to represent Kentucky at a meeting on elections hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures in conjunction with the […]

Laker Football to host South Laurel on First Responders Night at First National Bank Athletic Complex | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will be back at home tonight as they host the South Laurel Cardinals. The Lakers enter the game at 0-2, coming off two close losses to start the season, while the Cardinals enter at 2-0. The Cardinals have a new... Read More.

Smith appointed to National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors

Tuesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Bryanna Smith has been appointed to a national board. Smith, a Russell County native dual-majoring in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business at the University of Kentucky, was recently appointed to the National Junior […]

Harris celebrates 60 years at First National Bank of Russell Springs

Monday, July 8 by Zac Oakes

First National Bank of Russell Springs CEO Charlene Harris is celebrating a major milestone today. Today makes 60 years since Harris began work at the local bank. Harris began her career at First National Bank […]

RCHS Educators Rising fare well at national competition

Monday, July 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Educators Rising club had a strong showing at national competition last week. The club competed in national competition in Washington D.C. with a pair of the club’s members receiving national […]

Students recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County seniors were honored at this week's First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet. Seniors inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame were: Erica Wilkerson, Nikita Walker, Olivia Thomas, Peyton Sumner, Jonah Skaggs, Karaline Shields, Chloe Robertson, Amy McGowan, and Dawson Bradshaw.... Read More.

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KSP Post 15 dispatcher receives national safety certification

Russell County receives Storm Ready designation from National Weather Service

Lindsey Wilson College Singers to Head Underground Dec. 1 for Sixth Appearance at Mammoth Cave National Park Cave Sing

Local gas prices remain lower than state, national average

Branscum selected to represent KY at national election conference

Laker Football to host South Laurel on First Responders Night at First National Bank Athletic Complex | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Smith appointed to National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors

Harris celebrates 60 years at First National Bank of Russell Springs

RCHS Educators Rising fare well at national competition

Students recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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