Russell County Airport part of proposed Appalachian Regional Commission study

Monday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Airport is set to be part of a proposed study funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission to evaluate technology needs at airports in Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina. The $500,000 grant awarded to […]

Russell County classified as at-risk by Appalachian Regional Commission

Tuesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is classified as at-risk by the Appalachian Regional Commission for fiscal year 2025, according to a new report from the organization. That’s an improvement from last year, when Russell County was classified as […]

Fiscal court approves resolution to pursue funds for regional sports complex

Monday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved a resolution at Monday morning’s meeting to pursue federal funds for a proposed regional sports complex. WJRS News spoke with Judge Executive Randy Marcum about pursuing funds for the […]

Branscum says new LCADD Regional Training Center will benefit Lake Cumberland Area

Friday, April 5 by Zac Oakes

Continuing our look at House Bill 1 and the effects it will have on the local area, WJRS News spoke to State Rep. Josh Branscum about another aspect of the bill. The funding measure includes […]

Russell County FFA has strong showing at regional competition

Monday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA Chapter competed in the Lake Cumberland Regional FFA contests at Campbellsville University last week. Members competed against the chapter winners from the 13 schools in the region. Students finishing in the […]

RCHS Bowling finishes 6th at regional competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bowling team finished 6th in regional competition last week. The bowling team competed as a co-ed team in the boys competition on Friday as the 8-seed, knocking off 9-seed Bardstown 3-0 before falling to the top seed Central Hardin... Read More.

Russell County Cheer wins Smoky Mtn. Regional, headed to nationals

Tuesday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Cheer team won both the Large Coed and Game Day Divisions at the Smoky Mountain Regional over the weekend. The victories secure a spot for the Lakers in the National […]

Laker Band wins regional competition

Monday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band took first place in Regional competition at Madison Southern High School over the weekend. It was the fourth time in program history the band took first place in regional competition. The Lakers […]

Lady Laker Soccer falls to Russellville in double overtime in regional tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team lost a close one to Russellville in the first round of the 4th Region Tournament last night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Panthers in double overtime by a score of 2-1. The Lady Panthers scored the winning... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer takes on Russellville in regional tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team will take on Russellville tonight in the first round of the 4th Region Tournament. Tournament action will be at Warren Central High School getting underway at 7:30 tonight. The Lady Lakers finished as the 16th District champions with a... Read More.

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Russell County Airport part of proposed Appalachian Regional Commission study

Russell County classified as at-risk by Appalachian Regional Commission

Fiscal court approves resolution to pursue funds for regional sports complex

Branscum says new LCADD Regional Training Center will benefit Lake Cumberland Area

Russell County FFA has strong showing at regional competition

RCHS Bowling finishes 6th at regional competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Cheer wins Smoky Mtn. Regional, headed to nationals

Laker Band wins regional competition

Lady Laker Soccer falls to Russellville in double overtime in regional tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer takes on Russellville in regional tournament 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