SCC announces launch of new sonography program at Russell campus

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Somerset, KY– Somerset Community College (SCC) is excited to announce the launch of its newest program of study: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, offering an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in General Sonography. This program opens […]

Russell, surrounding counties now included in winter storm warning

Thursday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell and surrounding counties are now included in a winter storm warning that will go into effect at midnight Saturday. The National Weather Service in Louisville issued the winter storm warning, which will remain in […]

Russell, surrounding counties placed under Winter Storm Watch

Thursday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell and surrounding counties have been placed under a Winter Storm Watch by the National Weather Service. The watch extends from midnight on Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday. According to the weather service, periods of […]

Willis Hubert Bowmer, 91, Russell Springs

Wednesday, January 21 by Sean Hammond

Willis Hubert Bowmer, 91, Russell Springs, KY, passed from this life on Friday, January 16, 2026 of natural causes, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home. He was a gentle, kind, faithful husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. […]

Randall Lynn Walls, 59, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, January 20 by Sean Hammond

Randall Lynn Walls, 59, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, January 17th, at home. Randall was born in Stanford, KY on April 6, 1966, a son of the late Myrtle (Snow) Rexroat and Lawrence Wall. […]

Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of November. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 4.1 percent unemployment rate for Russell County in November. The […]

Russell County to host Adair County for wrestling dual tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Wrestling team will host Adair County for a dual tonight at Laker Gym. Action gets underway this evening at 5:30 p.m. at Russell County High School.

Carl Neal Richardson, age 76, of Russell Springs

Monday, January 19 by Sean Hammond

Carl Neal Richardson, age 76, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Russell Springs. Carl was born June 6, 1949, in Russell County, to Ralph and Catherine Loy Richardson. He loved spending […]

Russell Springs Police had busy December

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police had a busy December to wrap up 2025. Last month, Russell Springs Police officers responded to 467 calls for service and made 28 arrests. Russell Springs Police made 3 alcohol DUI arrests, […]

Russell County splits doubleheader at Southwestern Friday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County split a doubleheader at Southwestern Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Warriors by a score of 49-37. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 19 points in the game, and Addy Abrell added 13. The Lakers defeated the Warriors in... Read More.

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SCC announces launch of new sonography program at Russell campus

Russell, surrounding counties now included in winter storm warning

Russell, surrounding counties placed under Winter Storm Watch

Willis Hubert Bowmer, 91, Russell Springs

Randall Lynn Walls, 59, of Russell Springs

Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

Russell County to host Adair County for wrestling dual tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Carl Neal Richardson, age 76, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Police had busy December

Russell County splits doubleheader at Southwestern Friday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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