RCHS NJROTC program provides valuable tools for future

Friday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

Earlier this week on local news, students from the Russell County NJROTC program spoke about what the program means to them. Chief Dennis Kiser with the high school’s NJROTC program was a guest on Community […]

Program aims to help young people in the area find careers

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

A 2022 study found there were 78,000 Kentuckians between the ages of 16 and 24 who were not employed or enrolled in school. A new program in the Lake Cumberland area aims to help bring […]

Dunbar discusses jail reentry program

Tuesday, October 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Detention Center has utilized a reentry program for more than five years that has been key for people being released from the detention center. Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar was recently a […]

Laker Soccer wins first region tournament game in program history | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team won its first region tournament game in program history last night, defeating the Warren East Raiders by a score of 5-1. Luis Lopez scored a game-high two goals for the Lakers. Jose Lopez, Andre Perez, and Xavi Medrano each scored... Read More.

Thompson says RCH is ready to begin Food is Medicine program with patients

Thursday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the hospital is ready to kick off the Food is Medicine program with patients. The hospital has begin working on the program for nearly a year now, developing […]

Lindsey Wilson Education program receives national award

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

From Lindsey Wilson Public Relations The Lindsey Wilson University Education Program received a national honor on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for its leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. Lindsey Wilson was one of nine recipients […]

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy Program Ends Friday

Wednesday, September 10 by Sean Hammond

The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program wraps up on Friday. This program is for residents who need assistance with paying their electric bill. Terri Crowell, with the Russell County Outreach Office of the Lake Cumberland Community […]

Kentucky Recovery Vocational celebrates opening of new welding program

Tuesday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Recovery Vocational in Russell Springs is celebrating the opening of a new welding program that will provide valuable skills training for those in addiction recovery. The local nonprofit recently celebrated its grand opening with […]

CASA program in the works for Russell, Wayne counties

Friday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

A new program is in the works aimed at providing advocates for children in the judicial system. Court Appointed Special Advocates, commonly referred to as CASA, is a program in 80 percent or more of […]

New UK Wide Receivers coach says program culture continuing to improve | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 17 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT First-year receivers coach L’Damian Washington has been able to help persuade four receivers — Denarius Gray, Dallas Dickerson, Prince Jean and Davis McCray — to verbally commit to Kentucky despite UK’s 4-8 finish in 2024. He’s been able to do that... Read More.

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RCHS NJROTC program provides valuable tools for future

Program aims to help young people in the area find careers

Dunbar discusses jail reentry program

Laker Soccer wins first region tournament game in program history | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thompson says RCH is ready to begin Food is Medicine program with patients

Lindsey Wilson Education program receives national award

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy Program Ends Friday

Kentucky Recovery Vocational celebrates opening of new welding program

CASA program in the works for Russell, Wayne counties

New UK Wide Receivers coach says program culture continuing to improve | 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