Report: Russell County law enforcement investigated 159 assault cases last year

Thursday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County law enforcement investigated 159 assault cases last year, according to new data released by the Kentucky State Police. That’s down from 2019, when local law enforcement investigated 172 total assault cases. Of those […]

School Board approves working budget for fiscal year 2022

Wednesday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a working budget for the 2022 Fiscal Year at a meeting of the board this week. This budget is what the school district uses for the remainder of […]

Robertson says he isn’t running for County Judge Executive next year

Tuesday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The 2022 elections are still months away, but some current county officeholders are already announcing their intentions for the next election cycle. Near the end of Monday night’s fiscal court meeting, Russell County Judge Executive […]

Lindsey Wilson set to begin new academic year

Wednesday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, KY – Columbia’s population will swell by nearly 25 percent this weekend. That’s because more than 1,000 students are expected to move into Lindsey Wilson College residence halls for the 2021-22 school year, adding […]

RCPL to host open house for 6-12 year olds

Tuesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be hosting an open house this evening for children ages 6-12 to learn more about the programs offered at the library. The open house will be from 4-6 p.m. […]

Ford says plan is for no masks in classrooms to start school year

Tuesday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the plan is for no masks in the classroom when school starts next month. Right now, mask wearing by unvaccinated staff and students in schools is recommended, but […]

Russell Springs City Council approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

Tuesday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and Mayor Eddie Thomas praised city employees for their work in coming in under budget for the current fiscal year. Listen […]

Dunbar wins Jailer of the Year award

Thursday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar was named 2021 Jailer of the Year by the Kentucky Jailers Association Wednesday night. Dunbar was presented the award at a ceremony attended by family and friends. This makes the […]

Rexroat named 4th Region Baseball Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

David Rexroat has been named the 2021 4th Region Baseball Coach of the Year by the 4th Region Coaches Association. Rexroat led the Lakers to an overall record of 30-7 including a 14-3 mark in region play. The Lakers also once again took home... Read More.

State will open COVID vaccines to 12-15 year olds on Thursday

Wednesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Children ages 12-15 will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at state vaccination sites beginning today. The FDA approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 12-15 on Wednesday. Consent from […]

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Report: Russell County law enforcement investigated 159 assault cases last year

School Board approves working budget for fiscal year 2022

Robertson says he isn’t running for County Judge Executive next year

Lindsey Wilson set to begin new academic year

RCPL to host open house for 6-12 year olds

Ford says plan is for no masks in classrooms to start school year

Russell Springs City Council approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

Dunbar wins Jailer of the Year award

Rexroat named 4th Region Baseball Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State will open COVID vaccines to 12-15 year olds on Thursday

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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