Community blood drive takes place today

Thursday, January 26 by Derek Aaron

The monthly Russell County Community Blood Drive takes place today. The blood drive goes from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room, located at 2405 N. Main Street in Jamestown. […]

Former chamber president Gosser takes on role again in 2023

Wednesday, January 18 by Derek Aaron

Lindsey Wilson Gosser, who served as chamber president back in 2019, is back at the helm of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce this year. Gosser spoke to WJRS NEWS following Tuesday’s chamber meeting about […]

RCMS Basketball takes 2 of 3 against Meece Middle, Abrell named Homecoming Queen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams won 2 of 3 games over Meece Middle School on Tuesday. The 8th grade won 49-26 and the 6th grade team won 28-22. The 7th grade team fell by a score of 32-19. Tuesday night was also... Read More.

Juvenile takes parents’ car, hits utility poles in Columbia

Tuesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

A juvenile reportedly took their parents’ car early Monday morning in Adair County and hit two power poles, causing recurring power outages in downtown Columbia. The collisions caused the intersection near the Columbia Post Office […]

Laker Football takes on LaRue in season finale tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will travel to Hodgenville tonight for a matchup with the LaRue County Hawks. The Lakers enter at 1-8 on the season to take on the Hawks, who enter at 3-6. This will be the final game of the... Read More.

Laker Football takes on Warren Central in big district game tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will go on the road tonight for a district matchup with the Warren Central Dragons. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Lakers will look for win number two on the season and their first district win, while... Read More.

Holt takes over as school food service director

Thursday, August 18 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County School District has a new food service director in veteran educator Jessica Holt. Holt talked with WJRS NEWS about her new job… Holt recognized her cafeteria workers, an often overlooked group, that […]

RCHS soccer takes on district foe Monroe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker soccer teams will be in district play tonight as they take on Monroe County. The Lady Lakers will play at 5:30 p.m. with the boys to follow at around 7 p.m. The Lady Lakers will be seeking... Read More.

Laker Baseball team takes on Madison Central in state tourney opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will take on Madison Central in the opening round of the Clark's Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament today. The Lakers will take the field against the Indians at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington with first pitch scheduled for 4 p.m. This... Read More.

RCMS Baseball takes down Southern Pulaski | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team defeated Southern Pulaski by a score of 10-3 Tuesday night to improve to 9-2 on the season. Walker Stephens and Ben Kemp drove in two runs a piece and Stephens entered in relief on the mound, pitching... Read More.

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Community blood drive takes place today

Former chamber president Gosser takes on role again in 2023

RCMS Basketball takes 2 of 3 against Meece Middle, Abrell named Homecoming Queen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Juvenile takes parents’ car, hits utility poles in Columbia

Laker Football takes on LaRue in season finale tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football takes on Warren Central in big district game tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Holt takes over as school food service director

RCHS soccer takes on district foe Monroe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball team takes on Madison Central in state tourney opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball takes down Southern Pulaski | 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