Russell County Man Arrested in Adair County Saturday Evening

Sunday, August 2 by WJRS Staff

A Russell County man was arrested Saturday night on several charges in Adair county. Reports are that 27 years old Jason Harmon of Russell Springs was arrested by Deputy Stotts with the Adair County Sheriff’s […]

Demolition Derby Crowd at Russell County Fair

Sunday, August 2 by WJRS Staff

With dark clouds looming, those in attendance just before 8 o’clock Saturday evening wait for the start of the demolition derby as part of the 2020 Russell County Jaycees Fair.

Donald “Shorty” Barrett, age 69, of Russell Springs

Saturday, August 1 by WJRS Staff

Donald “Shorty” Barrett, age 69, of Russell Springs, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Lexington, Ky. He was born on July 2, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN to the late […]

“All Things Russell” From Blankenship’s Barber Shop | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 31 by Sean Hammond

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Johnny Rexroat, age 82, formerly of Russell County

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

Bishop Johnny Rexroat, age 82, of Jamestown, Tennessee, formerly of Russell County, died Wednesday, July 29th. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 2 P.M. at Alive in the Spirit Church […]

Brad Russell Talks about the Shortened RC Jaycees Fair

Thursday, July 30 by Sean Hammond

Brad Russell with the Russell County Jaycees stopped by the Laker Country 1049 studios to talk about the 2020 Russell County Jaycees Fair. Here is the interview with Russell.

Traffic Light on Main Street Russell Springs Removed After Being Hit by Truck

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

The traffic light on Main Street in downtown Russell Springs has been removed. State transportation crews removed the signal light around 8:30 last evening after the light was apparently struck yesterday afternoon by a log […]

“Shortened” Russell County Fair Starts Thursday

Wednesday, July 29 by WJRS Staff

A “shortened” Russell County Jaycee Fair gets underway Thursday at Veterans Fairgrounds in Russell County. The 2020 version of the Russell County Fair will be three nights only and with no carnival. The floral […]

David Austin Foley, age 27, of Russell Springs

Sunday, July 26 by WJRS Staff

David Austin Foley, age 27, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, July 25th, 2020 at his residence. He is survived by: His Parents Lisa and David Foley, both of Russell Springs Three Sisters Jane […]

Glenna Maxine Bean, age 88, of Russell Springs

Sunday, July 26 by WJRS Staff

Glenna Maxine Bean, age 88, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, July 24th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. She is survived by: Her Husband J.C. Bean of Russell Springs Three Children Donna Bean […]

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Russell County Man Arrested in Adair County Saturday Evening

Demolition Derby Crowd at Russell County Fair

Donald “Shorty” Barrett, age 69, of Russell Springs

“All Things Russell” From Blankenship’s Barber Shop | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Johnny Rexroat, age 82, formerly of Russell County

Brad Russell Talks about the Shortened RC Jaycees Fair

Traffic Light on Main Street Russell Springs Removed After Being Hit by Truck

“Shortened” Russell County Fair Starts Thursday

David Austin Foley, age 27, of Russell Springs

Glenna Maxine Bean, age 88, 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