Russell County’s 10U All-Stars are bringing another state championship home | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers captured the 2026 Cal Ripken Western Kentucky 10U State Championship with a hard-fought victory over Elizabethtown, capping off an impressive tournament run against one of the toughest fields in the state. The young Lakers earned the title through determination, resilience,... Read More.

Russell County Hospital Receives National Award for Improving Stroke Care

Sunday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital’s commitment to providing life-saving stroke care is being recognized at the national level. The hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Rural Stroke Silver Award for following the latest research-based guidelines to […]

Russell County 11U All-Stars Headed to State Championship Game Sunday

Sunday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

The 11U Lakers are 3-0 and headed to the Cal Ripken State Championship! So far this tournament, these boys have put up 37 runs while allowing just 13. They’ve played with grit, heart, and confidence […]

Blair Bailey Drives 4 Runners Home in Russell County 8U All-Stars Victory Over Anderson County

Sunday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

** Game report submitted by Brittany Simpson ** Blair Bailey drove in four runs on five hits to lead Russell County 8U All-Stars past Anderson County All- Stars on Saturday. Blair doubled in the fifth […]

Blair Bailey Drives 4 Runners Home in Russell County 8U All-Stars Victory Over Anderson County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, July 11 by WJRS Staff

** Game report submitted by Brittany Simpson ** Blair Bailey drove in four runs on five hits to lead Russell County 8U All-Stars past Anderson County All- Stars on Saturday. Blair doubled in the fifth scoring two, singled in the first scoring one, and... Read More.

Russell County 11U All-Stars Headed to State Championship Game Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, July 11 by WJRS Staff

The 11U Lakers are 3-0 and headed to the Cal Ripken State Championship! So far this tournament, Russell County 11U All-Stars have put up 37 runs while allowing just 13. They’ve played with grit, heart, and confidence every step of the way. Tomorrow, Russell... Read More.

Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth

Saturday, July 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County 8U Lady Lakers are making history this weekend as they become the first 8-and-under softball team from Russell County to qualify for the Kentucky State Tournament. The Lady Lakers will travel to […]

Russell County Schools Names Susan Stringer District Assessment Coordinator

Saturday, July 11 by WJRS Staff

From Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Susan Stringer has been selected as the district’s new District Assessment Coordinator. Mrs. Stringer brings many years of experience in […]

Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 10 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County 8U Lady Lakers are making history this weekend as they become the first 8-and-under softball team from Russell County to qualify for the Kentucky State Tournament. The Lady Lakers will travel to Marion County for state tournament play, where they'll open... Read More.

Russell Springs Begins $2 Million Water Line Replacement Project

Friday, July 10 by WJRS Staff

A major infrastructure improvement project is now underway in the City of Russell Springs, replacing some of the city’s oldest water lines. Cleary Construction of Tompkinsville has begun work on the city’s cast iron, asbestos, […]

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Russell County’s 10U All-Stars are bringing another state championship home | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Hospital Receives National Award for Improving Stroke Care

Russell County 11U All-Stars Headed to State Championship Game Sunday

Blair Bailey Drives 4 Runners Home in Russell County 8U All-Stars Victory Over Anderson County

Blair Bailey Drives 4 Runners Home in Russell County 8U All-Stars Victory Over Anderson County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 11U All-Stars Headed to State Championship Game Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth

Russell County Schools Names Susan Stringer District Assessment Coordinator

Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Begins $2 Million Water Line Replacement Project

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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