Ford emphasizing importance of bus safety ahead of new school year

Wednesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

As the beginning of the new school year draws closer, drivers are being reminded about school bus safety. One of the key things Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is emphasizing ahead of the new […]

RCH finishes fiscal year better than expected

Thursday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital finished out fiscal year 24-25 better than expected, according to hospital CEO Scott Thompson. Thompson reported to the hospital’s board of directors at Tuesday’s meeting the hospital finished the year at around […]

Another successful year for community health screenings at RCH

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the hospital had another successful year for the annual community health screenings. The screenings wrapped up this past Saturday, and Thompson said the hospital served nearly 1,200 people […]

Amelia Hassett will be more comfortable in 2nd year at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Amelia Hassett finished her first season at Kentucky averaging 8.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 blocks, 1.0 steals and 33.1 minutes per game. She also made 55 3-pointers, the third best total on the team. She started all 31 games... Read More.

94 DUI arrests made in Russell County last year

Monday, July 7 by Zac Oakes

New data from the 2024 Crime in Kentucky report by Kentucky State Police shows 94 arrests for driving under the influence were made in Russell County last year. Looking at other neighboring counties, Pulaski led […]

Thompson says hospital on track to finish year strong

Friday, June 27 by Zac Oakes

With the fiscal year concluding at the end of this month, Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the local healthcare facility is on track to finish the year strong financially. Thompson told the hospital’s […]

Local tourism spending last year up $6.6 million from previous year

Friday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

Tourism spending in Russell County saw a significant increase last year. New data released this week shows tourism spending in Russell County last year was around $55 million, which is up around $6.6 million from […]

Russell Springs man indicted last year arrested

Wednesday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man who was indicted last year was arrested yesterday in Casey County. 61-year-old Curtis R. Hendricks was arrested yesterday on an indictment warrant from November 2024 out of Casey County on charges […]

School Board approves varsity wrestling program set to begin next school year

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School will have a varsity wrestling program beginning next school year. The Russell County Board of Education approved a varsity wrestling program at the high school at this week’s school board meeting. […]

Phelps named LWC Teacher of the Year

Wednesday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native JC Phelps was recently recognized as the Lindsey Wilson College Teacher of the Year. Phelps received the award from the Lindsey Wilson College Student Government Association. Phelps was presented the award at […]

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Ford emphasizing importance of bus safety ahead of new school year

RCH finishes fiscal year better than expected

Another successful year for community health screenings at RCH

Amelia Hassett will be more comfortable in 2nd year at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

94 DUI arrests made in Russell County last year

Thompson says hospital on track to finish year strong

Local tourism spending last year up $6.6 million from previous year

Russell Springs man indicted last year arrested

School Board approves varsity wrestling program set to begin next school year

Phelps named LWC Teacher of the Year

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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