Monday at the Russell County Fair
The off-road challenge will be the featured event at the Russell County Jaycees Fair this evening. The off-road challenge gets underway on the main track at 7:00 this evening. The dairy show gets underway at […]
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Russell County Bass Fishing duo earns 9th place finish; Angler of the Year title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Bass Fishing duo of Ryan Stanton and Evan Bradshaw had a big weekend. The duo finished 9th place at the tournament at Green River Lake and earned the Anglers of the Year Award for the Kentucky Bass Nation State Trial. The... Read More.
Russell County Jaycees Fair gets underway today
The Russell County Jaycees Fair officially gets underway today. Russell County Jaycees Fair Manager Dustin Adkins was a guest on Community Conversation, and said the fair aims to bring entertainment at a reasonable price. Tonight’s […]
Portion of Russell County remains in extreme drought
Recent rainfall provided some relief to local drought conditions. However the U.S. Drought Monitor still lists a portion of Russell County as being in extreme drought with the remainder of the county being upgraded to […]
Russell Springs will receive about $52,000 in state road aid money
The City of Russell Springs will receive about $52,000 in road aid money from the state. The Russell Springs City Council approved a resolution last night to accept the municipal road aid funds. These funds […]
Donnie Ray Stargle, age 81, of Russell Springs
Donnie Ray Stargle, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 81 years of age. Born March 20, 1945, in Casey County, he was a […]
Russell Springs City Pool open for the season; Tuesday night swim expanded this year
The Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool at the Russell Springs City Park officially opened for the season this past weekend. City Pool Manager Scott Jones was recently a guest on Community Conversation and spoke about […]
Russell Springs City Council to meet in special session this evening
The Russell Springs City Council will meet in special session this evening. The council will meet at City Hall at 6:00 this evening. The council is expected to go into executive session regarding the possible […]
Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges
A Russell Springs woman was arrested on drug charges last night. 48-year-old Kandy A. Popplewell was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, illegal possession of a legend drug, prescription controlled substance not in the […]
Russell Springs Police make pair of theft arrests
Russell Springs Police made a pair of theft arrests yesterday evening. 18-year-old Charles Kitchen of Lancaster was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking. 30-year-old Corey Fowler of Jamestown was arrested and charged with […]