Somerset Woman Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 8 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset woman was arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop late this morning in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Police Officer Blake Adamson arrested 53-year-old Julie West of Somerset. West was charged with […]

Russell County Boys Golf Shoots Season-Low 317 at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 7 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County High School boys’ golf team recorded its best team score of the season during Saturday’s Adair County Invitational at "The Pines" in Columbia. The Lakers finished the tournament with a team score of 317. Joe Dudgeon led Russell County with a... Read More.

LaRue County Man Arrested on Russell Circuit Court Indictment

Friday, September 4 by WJRS Staff

A LaRue County man was arrested Thursday evening on a Russell Circuit Court indictment. Kentucky State Police served 39-year-old Thomas Edward Davis of Hodgenville with the indictment warrant. Davis is charged with possession of methamphetamine, […]

Free Tutoring Available Through Russell County Public Library

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Public Library is helping local students build their skills—and their confidence—through its free “Homework Help” program. The program has been offered for the past several school years, with participation continuing to grow. […]

Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Set for September 10th

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is just over a week away. This year’s meeting will be held Thursday, September 10th, at the Russell County Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m. That was […]

Russell County Golf Competes at London and Monticello | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 1 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County High School boys golf team competed in a pair of weekend tournaments. At Saturday’s South Laurel Invitational at London Country Club, the Lakers recorded a team score of 344. Gabe Browning led Russell County with an 83. Grider Selby and Grant... Read More.

Russell County Soccer Teams Split Matches with Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 1 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County boys soccer teams split their matches against Taylor County. The Laker junior varsity team earned a 1-nothing victory. Ethan Schuning scored in the 28th minute, and the Russell County defense made the lead stand for the remainder of the match to... Read More.

Allan Robertson, 77, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 1 by WJRS Staff

Allan Robertson, 77, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Allan was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a former member of the Russell […]

Russell County Falls to LaRue County Friday Night 45-7 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, August 29 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers fell to the LaRue County Hawks 45-7 Friday night. Russell County quarterback Tanner Stringer accounted for the Lakers’ lone touchdown and finished with 53 rushing yards on 15 carries. Through the air, Stringer completed 15 of 25 passes for 119... Read More.

Russell Springs Man Arrested in Corbin Police Investigation

Friday, August 28 by WJRS Staff

Corbin Police have arrested a Russell Springs man following an investigation involving two juvenile girls. Authorities say the girls contacted police from a Whitley County Walmart on August 19th after Baseler Lafrance allegedly refused repeated […]

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Somerset Woman Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Russell Springs

Russell County Boys Golf Shoots Season-Low 317 at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

LaRue County Man Arrested on Russell Circuit Court Indictment

Free Tutoring Available Through Russell County Public Library

Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Set for September 10th

Russell County Golf Competes at London and Monticello | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Soccer Teams Split Matches with Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Allan Robertson, 77, of Russell Springs

Russell County Falls to LaRue County Friday Night 45-7 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Man Arrested in Corbin Police Investigation

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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