Two Russell County residents indicted in Taylor County

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County residents were indicted by a Taylor County grand jury this week. The grand jury indicted 60-year-old Tommy D. Baker of Russell Springs on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug […]

Russell County to host Barren County in home doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is scheduled to host Barren County at home for a basketball doubleheader at Laker Gym tonight. Barring any changes, tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Trojanettes is set for 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. This is scheduled to be... Read More.

Russell Springs Police release January activity report

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its first monthly activity report for 2025. In January, the police department responded to 425 calls for service and made 37 arrests. Calls for service were up from 373 […]

City of Russell Springs accepting orders for veteran banners

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is accepting orders for the veteran banners placed on Main Street. Mayor Eddie Thomas provided more details about the veteran banners. Thomas also spoke about the veterans cemetery in Russell […]

Joseph Allen Pepperkorn “Boger”, age 52, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, February 18 by Sean Hammond

Joseph Allen Pepperkorn “Boger”, age 52, of Russell Springs, died Saturday, February 15th, 2025. A beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Born on January 9, 1973, to Sharron (Richard) Boger. Joe’s greatest joy came […]

Phyllis Athena Lawless, age 88, Formerly of Russell County

Tuesday, February 18 by Sean Hammond

Phyllis Athena Lawless age 88, of Louisville Ky passed away Friday February 14th, 2025, at the University of Louisville hospital. She was preceded in death by Mother, Eula Phelps Wisdom; Father, Edwin ‘Doc’ Wisdom; Husband, […]

Russell County Emergency Management preparing for winter storm | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said he and other officials are preparing for winter weather to make its way into the area this evening into the morning. Bray said anyone who needs assistance during the winter weather should contact 911. Stay... Read More.

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Two Russell County residents indicted in Taylor County

Russell County to host Barren County in home doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Police release January activity report

City of Russell Springs accepting orders for veteran banners

Joseph Allen Pepperkorn “Boger”, age 52, of Russell Springs

Phyllis Athena Lawless, age 88, Formerly of Russell County

Russell County Emergency Management preparing for winter storm | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Fire Station open as warming center

Russell Springs woman arrested on felony assault charge

Russell Springs reappoints Coffey to RCIDA Board

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Obituaries

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