Russell County takes on Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be on the road tonight, taking on Metcalfe County in a district doubleheader. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Hornets is set for 6 p.m. at Metcalfe County High School with the Lakers... Read More.

Russell Springs planning to install digital sign outside city hall

Monday, December 15 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning to install a digital sign outside city hall on Main Street. The old clock outside city hall is no longer functioning, and Mayor Eddie Thomas said a digital […]

Russell County Band to host Christmas concert this evening

Monday, December 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band will host its annual Christmas Concert this evening. The concert gets underway at 6:00 this evening at the Russell County Auditorium. The concert will include performances by the middle and […]

Elisabeth Panecasio, age 88, of Russell Springs

Thursday, December 11 by Sean Hammond

Elisabeth Panecasio, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born in Sudentenland on July 21, 1937. She immigrated to the United States early in her […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will meet this evening. The council will recognize the winners from the recent Christmas parade. They also will hear fire department, police department, and economic development updates. The council will […]

Russell Springs man arrested following collision on Highway 80

Wednesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested following a two-vehicle collision on West Highway 80 yesterday afternoon. Russell Springs Police say 25-year-old Raymundo Lopez Gomez was arrested and charged with driving without a license following the […]

State Treasurer’s Office encouraging Russell County families to sign up for STABLE Kentucky program

Wednesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Treasurer Mark Metcalf is encouraging eligible Russell County families to sign up for the STABLE Kentucky program. STABLE Kentucky is the state’s version of the federal ABLE program. Any resident of Kentucky who developed […]

Ronnie Ashley “Butch” Bernard, age 74, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, December 9 by Sean Hammond

Ronnie Ashley “Butch” Bernard, 74, of Russell Springs passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home on the farm of his grandparents. He was born March 27, 1951, and graduated with the Russell County […]

Russell County travels to Cumberland County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will go on the road for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight. It's the first district games of the season for Russell County and Cumberland County. Tip-off for the girls game is set for 6:00 this... Read More.

Carron Mae Nehez, age 79, of Russell Springs

Monday, December 8 by Sean Hammond

Carron Mae Nehez, 79, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, formerly of Martinsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at her son’s home in Martinsville, where she was lovingly cared for by her family. Carron […]

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Russell County takes on Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs planning to install digital sign outside city hall

Russell County Band to host Christmas concert this evening

Elisabeth Panecasio, age 88, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

Russell Springs man arrested following collision on Highway 80

State Treasurer’s Office encouraging Russell County families to sign up for STABLE Kentucky program

Ronnie Ashley “Butch” Bernard, age 74, of Russell Springs

Russell County travels to Cumberland County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Carron Mae Nehez, age 79, of Russell Springs

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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