Russell County had lowest unemployment rate in Lake Cumberland area in January

Friday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County had the lowest unemployment rate in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of January. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported an unemployment rate of 5.6 percent in January in Russell County. That […]

Russell County Baseball, Softball teams in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Baseball and Softball teams are in action today. The Laker Baseball team is scheduled to host Barren County at David Rexroat Field tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30. The Lady Laker Softball team is set to go on the road to... Read More.

Read Across Russell County set for Monday

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The annual Read Across Russell County event is set to take place Monday at the Russell County Public Library. The annual event is hosted by the Russell County Education Association and the library. Library Director […]

Higginbotham receives Russell Springs Anchor Award

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

Brenda Higginbotham was the recipient of the Russell Springs Anchor Award at this month’s city council meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the award is similar to the Kentucky Colonel recognition. Anchor recipients are recognized for […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Casey County

Tuesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend in Casey County. 34-year-old Cecil D. Stacy was arrested and charged with strangulation second degree and assault fourth degree – minor injury. Stacy was arrested by […]

Applications being accepted for Russell Springs Veteran Banners

Monday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

Applications are being accepted for the Russell Springs Veteran Banners program. The banners feature names and photos of local veterans or active military personnel. Brian Hooty Stephens with the City of Russell Springs provides more […]

Russell Springs man arrested

Monday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday by Russell Springs Police. 41-year-old Johnathan Stargel of Russell Springs was arrested on charges of wanton endangerment first degree and terroristic threatening first degree. Stargel was arrested by […]

Joyce Stargle, 72, of Russell Springs

Monday, March 17 by Sean Hammond

Joyce Stargle, 72, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, March 14th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Joyce was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 23, 1953, a daughter of the late Pauline (Strunk) […]

Work begins on Russell Springs water pump project

Friday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

Work has begun on the Russell Springs water pump project. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas gave WJRS News an update on the work, noting the city was fortunate to receive grant funding for the project. […]

Carlos Edward “Eddie” Holt, age 68, of Russell Springs

Thursday, March 13 by Sean Hammond

Carlos Edward “Eddie” Holt, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home. He was 68. Born on November 25, 1956, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, he was a son of the […]

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Russell County had lowest unemployment rate in Lake Cumberland area in January

Russell County Baseball, Softball teams in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Read Across Russell County set for Monday

Higginbotham receives Russell Springs Anchor Award

Russell Springs man arrested in Casey County

Applications being accepted for Russell Springs Veteran Banners

Russell Springs man arrested

Joyce Stargle, 72, of Russell Springs

Work begins on Russell Springs water pump project

Carlos Edward “Eddie” Holt, age 68, 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