Lakers drop home opener to Barren County; on the road at Monroe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team dropped its home opener to Barren County Friday night by a score of 4-2. Ayden McGowan and Mayes Gosser each finished with a hit and an RBI in that game. The Lakers finished with 6 hits on the day to... Read More.

RCHS, RCMS Lady Laker Softball teams open seasons on the road tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School and Middle School Lady Laker Softball teams open their seasons on the road tonight. The high school Lady Lakers will open their season on the road against the Campbellsville Lady Eagles. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT.... Read More.

State road crews have completed snow and ice operations

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews have completed their snow and ice operations following the recent winter storm. Since Tuesday, crews have worked around the clock to […]

KYTC District 8 road update

Sunday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2025) – Following heavy rainfall across District 8, several roadways continue to experience high water levels, creating hazardous travel conditions. Drivers are reminded to never drive through a flooded roadway. Even […]

Ohio man dies in Wooldridge Road crash

Monday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

An Ohio man was pronounced dead at the scene following a single-vehicle crash on Wooldridge Road yesterday morning. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 21-year-old Daviyn Hubbard of Akron, Ohio was operating a 2025 Toyota […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road tonight

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are on the road tonight. The Lady Lakers play on the road at Boyle County in a 2A tournament matchup. That one gets underway at 6:30 central time […]

Laker Basketball on the road at Warren Central tonight

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team is back on the road tonight, taking on the defending 4th Region champions, the Warren Central Dragons. Both teams enter tonight’s game at 1-0, with the Lakers picking up a 90-63 […]

RCMS Basketball on the road this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams will be on the road this evening. The Lakers will travel to Tompkinsville for a matchup with Monroe County. This evening's games will get underway at 5 p.m. The Lakers will be back at home on December... Read More.

Big crowd at zoning meeting opposed to change on Old Columbia Road

Friday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

Around 50 people were in attendance at a meeting of the Russell Springs Planning and Zoning Commission last night. The commission held a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning change at a residence at 115 […]

Laker Football goes on the road to Corbin for playoffs | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will go on the road for a playoff matchup at Corbin High School tonight. The first-round playoff matchup between the Lakers and Redhounds is set to get underway at 6 p.m. CT. We'll have live coverage beginning at 5:15 this... Read More.

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Lakers drop home opener to Barren County; on the road at Monroe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS, RCMS Lady Laker Softball teams open seasons on the road tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State road crews have completed snow and ice operations

KYTC District 8 road update

Ohio man dies in Wooldridge Road crash

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road tonight

Laker Basketball on the road at Warren Central tonight

RCMS Basketball on the road this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Big crowd at zoning meeting opposed to change on Old Columbia Road

Laker Football goes on the road to Corbin for playoffs | 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