Juvenile arrested following motorcycle pursuit in Russell Springs over the weekend

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

A juvenile was arrested following a motorcycle pursuit in Russell Springs over the weekend. Russell Springs Police say the pursuit began in the parking lot of Tractor Supply Saturday night a little after 9:00. Officer […]

Lady Lakers split pair of weekend games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team split a pair of weekend games as part of the White, Greer and Maggard Holiday Classic in Lexington. The Lady Lakers lost a close one to Lyon County by a score of 64-62 on Saturday. Addy Abrell led the... Read More.

Warming shelters available as cold temperatures arrive this weekend

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

Warming shelters will be available in Russell County this weekend due to the expected cold temperatures. The Russell Springs Fire Department on West Highway 80 will be available as a warming shelter. Russell County Emergency […]

Russell Springs man arrested over the weekend

Monday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend. 45-year-old Nicholas Franklin was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, wanton endangerment first degree, terroristic threatening third degree and criminal […]

RCHS Basketball has successful weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Basketball teams had a successful weekend. The Lakers and Lady Lakers picked up wins at Logan County in the first boy/girl doubleheader of the season Friday night. The Lady Lakers won 59-36 over the Lady Cougars led by a... Read More.

‘Fall Back’ this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends

Saturday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

Daylight saving time comes to an end on Sunday, bringing with it an extra hour of sleep. Daylight saving officially ends at 2 a.m. on November 2nd and resumes on Sunday, March 8, 2026. This […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug, weapon charges over the weekend

Monday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug and weapon charges over the weekend. Russell Springs Police arrested 45-year-old Harlan Patrick Bivins Friday night. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine – second offense, possession […]

Laker Band finishes 1st at regionals over the weekend, will compete in semifinals next weekend

Monday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band earned a first-place finish in the Class AAA East Regional at South Laurel over the weekend. Russell County took first place, Adair County finished second, and Garrard County finished third. Highlands, North […]

Bicentennial Festival coming up this weekend

Friday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Bicentennial Festival is scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Several events are scheduled for the day. There will be games, food, vendors, and multiple performances throughout the day. […]

Lady Laker Soccer to compete at event in Alabama this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team is competing in one more event this season. The Lady Lakers are headed to Alabama to take part in the Blue Angel Classic in Foley, Alabama. We'll provide updates from the event as they are available.

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Juvenile arrested following motorcycle pursuit in Russell Springs over the weekend

Lady Lakers split pair of weekend games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Warming shelters available as cold temperatures arrive this weekend

Russell Springs man arrested over the weekend

RCHS Basketball has successful weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

‘Fall Back’ this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends

Russell Springs man arrested on drug, weapon charges over the weekend

Laker Band finishes 1st at regionals over the weekend, will compete in semifinals next weekend

Bicentennial Festival coming up this weekend

Lady Laker Soccer to compete at event in Alabama this weekend | 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