Laker Track Results from Russell County competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

Below is a look at Russell County Laker Track results from the Russell County All-Comers Meet held Tuesday night at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. Girls Results Relay Events 4x800 Relay – 2nd Place Marlee McGowan, Ferrah Polston, Daniela Trevino Roche, Lyric Baughman... Read More.

Russell Springs man arrested in Glasgow after allegedly assaulting restaurant employees with a hammer

Wednesday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Glasgow over the weekend after allegedly entering a Papa John’s restaurant and assaulting employees with a hammer. Glasgow Police say 24-year-old Aaron Kelly was arrested Saturday night on […]

Russell County High School TSA shines at state competition

Tuesday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Technology Student Association had a strong showing at state competition. The Drone Team earned a first-place finish. The team consists of Mason Withers, Carson Godby, Asa Woodcock, Jorge Garcia, and […]

Russell County Hospital Board of Directors to meet today

Tuesday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. Board meetings are open to the public. […]

Russell County to host track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will host a track meet today at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. Russell County will host Casey, Cumberland County, Glasgow, Somerset, and Southwestern for the meet today. The meet will get underway at 4:30 this afternoon.

Russell Springs Police Department releases February activity report

Friday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has released its February activity report. Police Chief Bryan Shepard reported 537 calls for service during the month of February and a total of 26 arrests. During the month of […]

Sue Ann Zimmerman, age 78, of Russell Springs

Friday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

Sue Ann Zimmerman, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. She was 78 years, 10 months, and 16 days of age. Born on Saturday, May 3, 1947, in […]

Jamestown, Russell Springs fire crews battle house fire on Story Lane

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence on Story Lane off the Highway 127 Bypass just a little after 8:00 this morning. On scene, fire crews encountered a one-story ranch style […]

Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to serve students and families

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to serve students and families in the community. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News an update on the work the pantry has […]

Read Across Russell County once again a success

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was a busy place yesterday for the annual Read Across Russell County event. WJRS News caught up with Russell County Education Association President Amber Humble to talk about the turnout […]

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Laker Track Results from Russell County competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs man arrested in Glasgow after allegedly assaulting restaurant employees with a hammer

Russell County High School TSA shines at state competition

Russell County Hospital Board of Directors to meet today

Russell County to host track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Police Department releases February activity report

Sue Ann Zimmerman, age 78, of Russell Springs

Jamestown, Russell Springs fire crews battle house fire on Story Lane

Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to serve students and families

Read Across Russell County once again a success

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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