Average price of Gas in Russell County drops 3 cents over past week

Friday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

According to the AAA gas price tracker, the average price of gas in Russell County has dropped 3 cents over the past week, now sitting at $3.88 compared to $3.91 a week ago. As of […]

Russell Springs man arrested on first degree stalking charge

Friday, April 1 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man has been arrested by Kentucky State Police on a first degree stalking charge, according to jail records. James Brown, age 18, was taken into custody Thursday on the stalking charge and […]

Russell County Schools cracking down on student vaping

Thursday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved new student conduct policies on Wednesday that aim to increase penalties for student vaping in the schools. The new policy puts in place a three-day suspension on first […]

Russell Springs man arrested for burglary in Adair Co.

Wednesday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday night on burglary and other charges in neighboring Adair County, according to jail records. Anthony C. Dowell, age 27, was taken into custody by Kentucky State Police on […]

Read Across Russell County draws large crowd

Wednesday, March 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was full of activity Tuesday evening for Read Across Russell County, an event promoting reading in the community, particularly among children. The Russell County Education Association and the Russell County […]

Joyce Passmore, age 68, formerly of Russell County

Tuesday, March 29 by WJRS Staff

Joyce Faye Passmore, age 68, of Liberty, passed away Sunday, March 27 2022 at her residence. She was born on Tuesday, February 09 1954, in Windsor, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – Redia […]

Popplewell’s big day leads Russell County past Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team defeated Adair County in a thrilling matchup Friday night in a Kentucky 2A sectional matchup, but fell to Warren East on Saturday in the tournament. On Friday, the Lady Lakers came away with a 9-8 win over Adair County.... Read More.

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Average price of Gas in Russell County drops 3 cents over past week

Russell Springs man arrested on first degree stalking charge

Russell County Schools cracking down on student vaping

Russell Springs man arrested for burglary in Adair Co.

Read Across Russell County draws large crowd

Joyce Passmore, age 68, formerly of Russell County

Popplewell’s big day leads Russell County past Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to apartment fire Wednesday night

Read Across Russell County is next week

Tracy M. Thomas, age 87, of Russell Springs

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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