Addison Coffey Becomes Russell County’s All-Time Leading Scorer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 24 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Lady Laker junior Addison Coffey (#3) has etched her name into school history, becoming the all-time leading career scorer for the Russell County High School varsity soccer program - boys' and girls' combined. Coffey reached the milestone during a dominant stretch this... Read More.

Russell Springs Police Arrest Bradfordsville Man on Drug, DUI Charges

Sunday, August 23 by WJRS Staff

A Bradfordsville man was arrested on DUI and drug charges late Saturday night by Russell Springs Police. According to police reports, Officer Kendall Catron arrested 60-year-old Jeff Cheatham on charges of DUI, possession of methamphetamine, […]

CAIP Funding Approved for Russell County Agricultural Producers

Sunday, August 23 by WJRS Staff

Russell County is among ten Kentucky counties approved to receive funding through the County Agricultural Investment Program. The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved more than $2.5 million Friday for agricultural diversification and rural-development projects across […]

Russell County Public Library Announces Grand Opening of The Green

Friday, August 21 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Public Library will celebrate the grand opening of its new community space, “The Green,” with two days of activities in September. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Friday, September 18th, at […]

Bobby Ray Kerr, 83, of Russell County

Thursday, August 20 by WJRS Staff

Bobby Ray Kerr, age 83, of Russell County, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Bobby was born October 5, 1942, in Russell County, Kentucky, […]

Air Methods Hosts Safety Training for Russell County First Responders

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

More than three dozen local first responders took part in a landing-zone safety and security training Tuesday evening at the Russell County Airport. The two-hour session was hosted by Air Methods, which operates Air Methods […]

Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Tax rates in the Russell County School District are expected to remain mostly unchanged, with a slight decrease proposed for real property. The rates recommended by Superintendent Michael Ford were unanimously approved by the school […]

Russell County School Board Recognizes Preschool Teachers and Assistants

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Nearly a dozen preschool teachers and instructional assistants were honored during Monday evening’s Russell County School Board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford presented certificates recognizing their work after the preschool programs at all three district elementary […]

Russell County Golf Tops Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 17 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker golf team picked up a victory over Clinton County Monday at Lakewood Country Club. The Lakers posted a team score of 160, defeating the Bulldogs, who finished with a 197. Gabe Browning led Russell County with a 34. Josiah Dudgeon... Read More.

Bobby Popplewell, 95, of Russell Springs

Monday, August 17 by WJRS Staff

Bobby Popplewell, age 95, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 , at Jean Waddle Hospice Center in Somerset, KY. He was born on Saturday, August 1, 1931, in Greensburg, KY. He […]

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Addison Coffey Becomes Russell County’s All-Time Leading Scorer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Police Arrest Bradfordsville Man on Drug, DUI Charges

CAIP Funding Approved for Russell County Agricultural Producers

Russell County Public Library Announces Grand Opening of The Green

Bobby Ray Kerr, 83, of Russell County

Air Methods Hosts Safety Training for Russell County First Responders

Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools

Russell County School Board Recognizes Preschool Teachers and Assistants

Russell County Golf Tops Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bobby Popplewell, 95, 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