More than 3,400 Russell Countians considered food insecure

Thursday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

More than 3,400 Russell Countians are considered food insecure, according to data from Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland. The new Feeding America Map the Meal Gap study reports that in 2022, more than 19 percent of […]

Walter “Emery” Thomas, Jr, age 71, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, September 4 by Sean Hammond

Walter “Emery” Thomas, Jr., of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was 71 years of age. Born November 9, 1952, in Russell County, he was a son of […]

Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County

Wednesday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted in Adair County last week. According to court documents, Gerald Bruso of Russell Springs was indicted by an Adair County grand jury last week on charges of operating a […]

Russell County man arrested in Cumberland County following traffic stop

Monday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Cumberland County following a traffic stop by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on Friday. Ashley Dale Coffey, age 44, was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with possession of […]

Dolene Hoover, age 95, of Russell Springs

Sunday, September 1 by Sean Hammond

Dolene Hoover, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday evening, August 30, 2024, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Jamestown, having attained the age of 95 years, 4 months and 15 days. Ms. Dolene […]

Victoria Lynn Daniel, age 57, of Russell Springs

Friday, August 30 by Sean Hammond

Victoria Lynn Daniel, age 57, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Friday, December 09, 1966, in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was the daughter […]

Russell County man arrested in Casey County

Friday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Casey County last Saturday. According to a report from the Casey County Sheriff’s Office, 42-year-old Adam W. Lee of Russell County was arrested and charged with possession of […]

Masai Russell talks about work that goes into Olympics | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky track coach Lonnie Greene was extremely proud of how former UK team members did at the Paris Olympics but said the “finished product” everyone sees requires a lot of work. “You’re looking at training for four years just to run... Read More.

Russell County Shooting Sports fares well at Adair-Metcalfe competition

Thursday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Shooting Sports team recently competed at the Adair-Metcalfe competition. In the 9-11 year old competition, Greyson Riddle placed 1st in target archery and 3rd place in bowhunter archery. In the 12-14 year […]

Freda Whittle, age 58, of Russell Springs

Thursday, August 29 by Sean Hammond

Freda Whittle, of Russell Springs, departed this life on August 22, 2024, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center, in Lexington. She was 58 years of age. Born April 7, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, she was […]

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More than 3,400 Russell Countians considered food insecure

Walter “Emery” Thomas, Jr, age 71, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County

Russell County man arrested in Cumberland County following traffic stop

Dolene Hoover, age 95, of Russell Springs

Victoria Lynn Daniel, age 57, of Russell Springs

Russell County man arrested in Casey County

Masai Russell talks about work that goes into Olympics | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Shooting Sports fares well at Adair-Metcalfe competition

Freda Whittle, age 58, of Russell Springs

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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