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Monday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County split a doubleheader at Monroe County Friday night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Falcons by a score of 45-36. Aniyah Coffey finished with a double-double, scoring 15 points and collecting 11 rebounds. Addy Abrell scored 12 points and pulled down 8... Read More.

Mark Anthony Hopper, age 46, of Russell Springs

Monday, January 5 by Sean Hammond

Mark Anthony Hopper, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home. He was 46 years of age. Born December 14, 1979, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late […]

Kenneth Chester Kerns, age 79, of Bunker Hill, Indiana (formerly of Russell Springs)

Friday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

Kenneth Chester Kerns,79, of Bunker Hill, Indiana passed away on December 23, 2025, at Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born April 1, 1946, in Russell County, Kentucky. Ken was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and […]

Russell County woman arrested for allegedly abusing/neglecting an adult

Friday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County woman was arrested early this morning and charged with knowingly abusing or neglecting an adult. 45-year-old Regina Roy was arrested by Kentucky State Police this morning and lodged in the Russell County […]

Russell County sees more positive trends in Kentucky Kids Count Survey

Wednesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw some more positive trends in the latest data from the Kentucky Kids Count Survey. According to the data, Russell County saw a decrease in the number of births to mothers without a […]

Dwain (Dude) West, 64, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

Dwain (Dude) West, 64, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, December 28th, at Select Specialty Hospital, Danville, KY. Dwain was born in Somerset, KY on July 3, 1961, a son of Amon West, of Jamestown, […]

Juvenile arrested following motorcycle pursuit in Russell Springs over the weekend

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

A juvenile was arrested following a motorcycle pursuit in Russell Springs over the weekend. Russell Springs Police say the pursuit began in the parking lot of Tractor Supply Saturday night a little after 9:00. Officer […]

Russell County sees improvement in multiple health categories

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The latest Kentucky Kids Count survey shows Russell County saw improvement in multiple health-related categories. Russell County saw a significant improvement in the number of mothers smoking during pregnancy. From 2016-2018, it was reported that […]

Elijah Dewayne “Eli” Russell, age 11, of Russell Springs

Sunday, December 28 by Zac Oakes

Elijah Dewayne “Eli” Russell, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Friday morning, December 26, 2025, at his home. He was 11 years, 10 months, and 19 days young. Eli was born on February […]

Carpenter receives 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Elise Carpenter was the recipient of the 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award. The award is presented annually by the Russell County Soil Conservation District. Carpenter was recognized for her conservation accomplishments and being […]

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Russell County splits doubleheader at Monroe County; teams back in action at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Anthony Hopper, age 46, of Russell Springs

Kenneth Chester Kerns, age 79, of Bunker Hill, Indiana (formerly of Russell Springs)

Russell County woman arrested for allegedly abusing/neglecting an adult

Russell County sees more positive trends in Kentucky Kids Count Survey

Dwain (Dude) West, 64, of Russell Springs

Juvenile arrested following motorcycle pursuit in Russell Springs over the weekend

Russell County sees improvement in multiple health categories

Elijah Dewayne “Eli” Russell, age 11, of Russell Springs

Carpenter receives 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award

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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