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Tuesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

The Lakers and Lady Lakers will host Metcalfe County for a district doubleheader at Laker Gym tonight. The girls game will get started at 6 this evening with the boys to follow. We'll have coverage of both games live right here on Laker Country... Read More.

Russell Springs approves resolution to add electricity on Main Street

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved a resolution at its most recent council meeting to expand electric access on Main Street. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said it’s something the city has wanted to do […]

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, age 73, of Russell Springs

Saturday, December 14 by Sean Hammond

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 73 years of age. Born in Russell County, on March […]

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, age 73, of Russell Springs

Saturday, December 14 by Sean Hammond

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 73 years of age. Born in Russell County, on March […]

New Russell Springs council members sworn-in

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

Following last night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting, the two newest members of the council were sworn-in ahead of officially beginning their term at the beginning of 2025. Gary Frost said he’s looking forward to […]

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to mobile home fire

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out to a mobile home fire yesterday morning. Fire crews were called out just after 8:30 yesterday morning to a mobile home on fire on Jack Miller Avenue. […]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on multiple charges last night. 40-year-old Jason Alley was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, operating on a suspended or revoked license, and other […]

Russell County remains #1 statewide in Imagination Library enrollment

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County remains at the top statewide for the percentage of children enrolled in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said the library is excited about the success of the program […]

Work on 127 between Russell, Clinton counties ongoing

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The South 127 project including Russell and Clinton counties is ongoing. Despite a few hiccups involving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, District 8 Transportation Cabinet spokesperson Amber Hale said the project is moving forward […]

Russell Springs Council meeting is tonight

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The council will recognize winners from last month’s Christmas parade, discuss medical cannabis regulations and procedures, and take up several other agenda items. […]

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Russell County hosts Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs approves resolution to add electricity on Main Street

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, age 73, of Russell Springs

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, age 73, of Russell Springs

New Russell Springs council members sworn-in

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to mobile home fire

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Russell County remains #1 statewide in Imagination Library enrollment

Work on 127 between Russell, Clinton counties ongoing

Russell Springs Council meeting is tonight

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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