4-H Shooting Sports team had multiple top 3 finishes at state competition

Wednesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports team had multiple top 3 finishes at the state competition. In the team events: Case McGowan, Kegin Stephens, and Vance Foley – 1st place – Ages 9-11 Black Powder […]

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports has strong showing at state competition

Tuesday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports team recently competed at the state shoot in Wilmore. Here’s a look at how Russell County’s team members fared in the individual competition. Brayden Popplewell: • .22 Sport (1st […]

State Unemployment Sits at 4.7%

Monday, September 22 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2025 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary August 2025 jobless rate was down […]

Russell County continues to lead state in Dolly Parton Imagination Library registration

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County continues to lead all counties in the state of Kentucky in Dolly Parton Imagination Library registration. Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said more than 90 percent of children up to age […]

Russell County Soccer players rank among state leaders | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is represented on Kentucky’s soccer leaderboards this season, with three Lakers appearing among the state’s top players in categories like goals, assists, saves and shutouts. Russell County sophomore Addison Coffey ranks seventh statewide in goals scored with 27 on the season, and... Read More.

Kentucky State Police arrests five people for cultivating, trafficking marijuana

Monday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell Springs residents and one Florida man were arrested yesterday in connection with an alleged marijuana cultivation and trafficking operation yesterday. The individuals were identified as: 27-year-old Alejandro Hernandez of Russell Springs 52-year-old Jorge […]

Laker Golf team currently ranked 11th in the state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team has had a strong showing this season, and is now ranked 11th in the most recent points standings. The ranking is important, as the top 15 teams at the end of the regular season qualify for the KGCA All-State Championship... Read More.

Local gas prices barely below state average

Saturday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain just a little below state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is $2.90, just one-cent lower than the state average at $2.91. Pulaski County has […]

Russell County receives state funds for possible expansion of industrial park

Friday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is one of several counties that will receive state funds through the latest round of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative. The Russell County Fiscal Court, on behalf of the Russell County Industrial Development […]

Laker Golf finishes 2nd at Marion County Invitational; McMillin qualifies for 2A State Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Golf team came away with a 2nd place finish at the Marion County Invitational at Lincoln Homestead State Park this week. The Lakers finished with a team score of 315 on the day, led by Noah McMillin who finished the... Read More.

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4-H Shooting Sports team had multiple top 3 finishes at state competition

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports has strong showing at state competition

State Unemployment Sits at 4.7%

Russell County continues to lead state in Dolly Parton Imagination Library registration

Russell County Soccer players rank among state leaders | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky State Police arrests five people for cultivating, trafficking marijuana

Laker Golf team currently ranked 11th in the state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local gas prices barely below state average

Russell County receives state funds for possible expansion of industrial park

Laker Golf finishes 2nd at Marion County Invitational; McMillin qualifies for 2A State Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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