Kentucky tight end Josh Kattus has been active in community service | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky senior tight end Josh Kattus has played in 33 games with 15 starts in his three seasons and has 21 catches for 310 yards and five touchdowns. However, he said he felt “honored and very blessed” when Kentucky coach Mark... Read More.

Weather Service Extends Heat Advisory

Wednesday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

Russell County and the surrounding area are under a heat advisory until 7 p.m. central time Thursday. The National Weather Service in Louisville advises that the heat index could rise as high as 106. The […]

Foster receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Mackenzie Foster was recently named a 2024 Recovery Champion by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Foster works as an Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. She received […]

RSPD responded to 364 calls for service last month

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

February saw the Russell Springs Police Department respond to 364 calls for service. Police Chief Bryan Shepard said the city’s police department made 44 arrests, performed 70 traffic stops, and worked 13 traffic accidents. Russell […]

Holt gives positive update about school district food service program

Monday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Jessica Holt, director of school nutrition for Russell County Schools, spoke to the board of education at its most recent meeting and provided a positive update about the district’s food service program. Holt said the […]

National Parks Service investigating theft & vandalism at Mill Springs

Tuesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

The National Parks Service is investigating a reported theft and vandalism that took place at the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Nancy. The National Parks Service said staff at the park recently discovered wood […]

Russell County receives Storm Ready designation from National Weather Service

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County received a Storm Ready designation from the National Weather Service at this morning’s fiscal court meeting. The National Weather Service’s Storm Ready Program aims to help community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local […]

Memorial service for Deputy Phipps held over the weekend

Monday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

Law enforcement and first responders from across the state were in Russell County this weekend, as many attended the memorial services for fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps over the weekend. Law enforcement officers […]

Memorial Service for Deputy Phipps will take place today

Saturday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

Memorial services for Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps will take place today. A visitation will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 3Trees Church off West Highway 80 today. The funeral service […]

Deputy Phipps remembered for service to others

Wednesday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Deputy Josh Phipps is being remembered as someone who was always willing to serve the community, no matter the sacrifice. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston spoke to WJRS News and said Phipps was an exceptional […]

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Kentucky tight end Josh Kattus has been active in community service | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Weather Service Extends Heat Advisory

Foster receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award

RSPD responded to 364 calls for service last month

Holt gives positive update about school district food service program

National Parks Service investigating theft & vandalism at Mill Springs

Russell County receives Storm Ready designation from National Weather Service

Memorial service for Deputy Phipps held over the weekend

Memorial Service for Deputy Phipps will take place today

Deputy Phipps remembered for service to others

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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