Russell County Bass Fishing duo earns 9th place finish; Angler of the Year title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Bass Fishing duo of Ryan Stanton and Evan Bradshaw had a big weekend. The duo finished 9th place at the tournament at Green River Lake and earned the Anglers of the Year Award for the Kentucky Bass Nation State Trial. The... Read More.

Russell Springs City Pool open for the season; Tuesday night swim expanded this year

Thursday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

The Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool at the Russell Springs City Park officially opened for the season this past weekend. City Pool Manager Scott Jones was recently a guest on Community Conversation and spoke about […]

Early voting returning to South KY RECC Community Room this year

Monday, May 4 by Zac Oakes

Early voting is returning to the South Kentucky RECC Community Room this year. Voters from across the county will have the chance to vote early on Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May […]

Legislature overrides veto to pass bill allowing concealed carry for 18-20 year olds

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature voted yesterday to override a veto from Governor Andy Beshear on a bill that would lower the age requirement to obtain a concealed carry license. Under House Bill 312, those between 18 […]

Bill passed that would allow 18-20 year olds in Kentucky to apply for provisional concealed carry permit

Monday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

Currently in Kentucky, only those age 21 or older can apply for a concealed carry of deadly weapons permit. A new bill passed in the Kentucky Legislature aims to provide those ages 18-20 the ability […]

Carnes receives Safety Professional of the Year award

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

From Branscum Construction Russell Springs, Kentucky — Anthony Carnes, Director of Safety for Branscum Construction Company, Inc., has been honored as the Safety Professional of the Year by the Associated General Contractors of Kentucky (AGC […]

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior outfielder Peyton Plotts hit a team-best 359 and also led Kentucky with 16 home runs, 15 doubles and 54 RBI’s in 2025. “She has not exceeded any of my expectations because I think she is that good,” Kentucky coach Rachel... Read More.

Ford reminds parents non-NTI days have to be made up at end of year

Wednesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is reminding parents that non-NTI days must be made up during the school year. Russell County Schools is utilizing NTI the remainder of the week, but yesterday and Monday […]

Chamber to hold first meeting of new year today

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its first meeting of the new year today. The chamber will meet at noon at the Russell County Public Library. The featured speaker is Jeff Dick from […]

Mark Pope understands his team has not performed up to expectations this year but a rival coach says he does not have a roster built to fit his style of play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope played at Kentucky on a national championship team and knew plenty about the spotlight on Kentucky basketball — or at least thought he did. However, his team’s struggles this year have created a lot of speculation from Big Blue... Read More.

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Russell County Bass Fishing duo earns 9th place finish; Angler of the Year title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs City Pool open for the season; Tuesday night swim expanded this year

Early voting returning to South KY RECC Community Room this year

Legislature overrides veto to pass bill allowing concealed carry for 18-20 year olds

Bill passed that would allow 18-20 year olds in Kentucky to apply for provisional concealed carry permit

Carnes receives Safety Professional of the Year award

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ford reminds parents non-NTI days have to be made up at end of year

Chamber to hold first meeting of new year today

Mark Pope understands his team has not performed up to expectations this year but a rival coach says he does not have a roster built to fit his style of play | 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