Marcia Ann Bailey, 82, of Russell Springs
Marcia Ann Bailey, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 2, 1944, in Clay County, Tennessee, Ann was one of thirteen children born […]
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Two Men Face Multiple Charges Following Russell County Traffic Stops
Two men were lodged in the Russell County Detention Center following separate traffic stops Wednesday. Kentucky State Police arrested 45-year-old Adam Aaron of Russell Springs Wednesday afternoon after initially stopping him for speeding. Aaron was […]
Rear-End Collision Sends Three to Russell County Hospital
Three people were taken to Russell County Hospital following a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred just after 1 o’clock on U.S. 127 at the intersection with Voils Road. Russell Springs Police Officer Brandon […]
Violet Russell, 89, of Russell Springs
Violet Russell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home. She was 89 years of age. Born on February 14, 1937, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the […]
VOLLEYBALL: Russell County Sweeps Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Lady Laker volleyball team completed a clean sweep over Metcalfe County in district competition. The freshman squad won its match two sets to one, while the junior varsity Lady Lakers earned a two-set sweep. The varsity team capped off the night... Read More.
GIRLS SOCCER: Russell County defeats Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
VARSITY The Russell County Lady Lakers soccer team picked up a convincing 9-to-3 victory over the Campbellsville Lady Eagles Tuesday night. Russell County was led offensively by Addison Coffey, who found the back of the net six times to pace the Lady Lakers. Madison... Read More.
Free Medication Disposal Pouches Available Through Russell County EMS
Russell County EMS is partnering with Dr. Lynda Wilkerson of The Support Agency to provide free Deterra Drug Deactivation pouches to the community. The pouches offer a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded […]
Russell County Golfers Shoot Season-Best 150 in Win Over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County High School boys golf team turned in its best team performance of the season Monday, defeating Casey County in a non-conference match. The Lakers fired a team score of 150 to pick up the victory, finishing 13 strokes ahead of Casey... Read More.
Russell Springs Man Arrested on Drug Indictment, New Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
A Russell Springs man was arrested on several drug-related charges following a traffic stop early Monday morning. According to court records, Deputy Devin Blakey stopped a vehicle just after 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of […]
Mark Dunbar, 63, of Russell Springs
Mark Dunbar, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. He was 63 years of age. Born August 21, 1962, in Somerset, he was a son […]