RCHS FFA Chapter Attends Region FFA Fall Contest Day

Thursday, November 5 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County FFA Chapter recently attended the Lake Cumberland Region FFA Fall Contest Day. Members competed in the Archery Contest and the Vet Science Contest and attended the fall delegate meeting. The Archery Team […]

Lady Lakers’ Season Ends in Fourth Region Semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 26 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers’ volleyball season came to an end Monday night in the semifinals of the 4th Region Tournament at Bowling Green High School. The Lady Lakers fell in straight sets to the Bowling Green Lady Purples, the fourth-ranked team in Kentucky.... Read More.

Laker Boys Soccer Falls in First Round of Region Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 19 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys soccer season came to an end Sunday in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament in Bowling Green. The Lakers fell to Bowling Green High School by a score of 5 to nothing, eliminating Russell County from postseason... Read More.

Lake Area Foundation Announces Fall Grants Up to $5K for Ten-County Region

Thursday, October 1 by WJRS Staff

The Lake Area Foundation is opening its Fall 2026 Lake Cumberland Area Development Fund grant cycle. Beginning Thursday, October 1st, eligible applicants may request up to $5,000 for community or economic development projects benefiting counties […]

Lake Area Foundation Helping Strengthen Communities Across the Region

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

The Lake Area Foundation continues to invest in the future of the Lake Cumberland region through scholarships, grants and endowments that benefit communities across its ten-county service area. Founded in 2012, the Lake Area Foundation […]

Several Weekend Arrests Reported Across the Region

Sunday, July 19 by WJRS Staff

Law enforcement agencies across the Lake Cumberland region reported several arrests over the weekend. In Russell County, 35-year-old Heidi Flanagan of Russell Springs was arrested Friday night by Sheriff’s Deputy Stone Bolin. She is charged […]

Weekend Arrests Across the Lake Cumberland Region Result in Multiple Drug, DUI and Other Charges

Monday, July 13 by WJRS Staff

Dangerous Heat Grips Lake Cumberland Region

Tuesday, June 30 by Sean Hammond

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Lake Cumberland region through 8 p.m. Thursday. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions will produce peak heat index values between 100 and 115 degrees, […]

Laker Baseball falls to Bowling Green in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team fell to Bowling Green in the region semifinals last night by a score of 12-2. Tanner Stringer led the Lakers offensively with three hits on the night and one run batted in. Alden Brumley and Luke Walters each recorded hits... Read More.

Laker Baseball defeats Logan County in region tournament; faces off against Bowling Green in semifinals tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team defeated Logan County 6-3 in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament yesterday. Masen Jasper led the Lakers with 2 hits and 2 runs batted in. Raylan McAninch also finished with 2 hits on the day. Tanner Stringer finished... Read More.

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RCHS FFA Chapter Attends Region FFA Fall Contest Day

Lady Lakers’ Season Ends in Fourth Region Semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys Soccer Falls in First Round of Region Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lake Area Foundation Announces Fall Grants Up to $5K for Ten-County Region

Lake Area Foundation Helping Strengthen Communities Across the Region

Several Weekend Arrests Reported Across the Region

Weekend Arrests Across the Lake Cumberland Region Result in Multiple Drug, DUI and Other Charges

Dangerous Heat Grips Lake Cumberland Region

Laker Baseball falls to Bowling Green in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball defeats Logan County in region tournament; faces off against Bowling Green in semifinals tonight | 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