Russell County continues to be ‘green’; Casey ‘yellow’ with COVID

Monday, January 30 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Public Health has released the latest COVID-19 map with Russell County still in the green category, or low level of community spread. Neighboring Casey County remains in the yellow category again […]

Danville Christian defeats Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers fell to the Danville Christian Warriors Friday night by a score of 55-38. The Lakers shot just 33 percent from the floor in the loss and were 4/18 from the three-point line. Owen Loy led the Lakers with 9 points,... Read More.

Russell County continues to have highest unemployment rate in region

Friday, January 27 by Derek Aaron

Russell County’s latest unemployment rate comes in at five percent, continuing to be the highest in the 10-county Lake Cumberland district. The unemployment rate in Russell County did decrease 0.4 percent from November to December […]

Kristinea Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs

Thursday, January 26 by Sean Hammond

Kristinea Wilson, 61, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, January 20th, at her home.Kristinea was born in Indianapolis, IN, on June 9, 1961, a daughter of the late Ethel (Merrifield) and Leonard Grider.She was a […]

Russell Springs Police warn of counterfeit money circulating

Wednesday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department is warning individuals and businesses of counterfeit money circulating in the area. The counterfeit bills are in denominations of $100 and $20 bills. Local businesses are asked to be extra […]

Russell is ‘green’; Casey, Clinton, Cumberland all ‘yellow’ with COVID

Tuesday, January 24 by Derek Aaron

Russell County remains in the green category, or low level of spread, on the latest COVID-19 map released by the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Neighboring Casey, Clinton, and Cumberland counties are in the yellow […]

Russell County on the road at Cumberland County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers are on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers will take the court at 6 p.m. for the first matchup. The Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers met last Saturday, with the... Read More.

Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, age 85, formerly of Russell Springs

Monday, January 23 by Derek Aaron

Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, age 85, of Prospect, Kentucky, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away January 19th at her home in Louisville. She survived by three children: Pam Bussert of Georgia, a son Greg Landers […]

Russell County splits district doubleheader with Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers split a doubleheader with Cumberland County on Saturday. The Lakers picked up a 53-47 win over the Panthers to move to 8-12 on the season, and 2-3 in district play. Trace Stringer and Mayes Gosser led Russell... Read More.

Russell Springs Police set to begin cracking down on parking violations

Friday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Police are set to crack down on parking violations within the city. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about what that will look like.

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Russell County continues to be ‘green’; Casey ‘yellow’ with COVID

Danville Christian defeats Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County continues to have highest unemployment rate in region

Kristinea Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Police warn of counterfeit money circulating

Russell is ‘green’; Casey, Clinton, Cumberland all ‘yellow’ with COVID

Russell County on the road at Cumberland County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, age 85, formerly of Russell Springs

Russell County splits district doubleheader with Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Police set to begin cracking down on parking violations

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Obituaries

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