Kentucky coach Mark Pope shared insights on his first year at UK with BBN Tonight host Maggie Davis | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Mark Pope offered insights on his first year as UK’s head coach during an exclusive interview with BBN Tonight’s Maggie Davis on WLEX-TV on the one-year anniversary of his hire and historical press conference in Rupp Arena. “BBN gave... Read More.

Largest fishing tournament ever held on Lake Cumberland planned for next year

Thursday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

A major fishing tournament that is expected to be the largest tournament ever held on Lake Cumberland is set to come to Russell County next year. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson announced today the 17th annual […]

Vince Marrow thinks Ty Bryant will take huge jump this year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior defensive back Ty Bryant is not a player getting a lot of attention as Kentucky tries to recoup in the upcoming season. However, he has played in 25 games in two years and started 13 games Bryant has 81 tackles... Read More.

Local Farm Bureau Agent receives Agent of the Year award

Tuesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2025) – Blake Aaron, an agent for the Russell County Farm Bureau agency of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance, has been named 2024 Agent of the Year for KFB’s District Four. […]

Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last year in Lake Cumberland area

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last school year among school districts in the Lake Cumberland area. Russell County’s attendance rate last year was 92.7 percent, which was tied with Pulaski […]

Bicentennial Committee planning multiple events this year

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

2025 is Russell County’s Bicentennial, and several events are planned to celebrate Russell County’s 200th birthday. While the committee has plans for new events, such as the upcoming event at the ANC which will serve […]

New Year Closings

Wednesday, January 1 by Zac Oakes

The new year brings several closings around the county. City Halls in both Jamestown and Russell Springs will be closed today. The Russell County Courthouse will be closed today, as well as the Russell County […]

RCH wins workplace safety award for third consecutive year

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital received an award recently for workplace safety for the third consecutive year. The hospital received a 2024 Destiny Award from Kentucky Employers Mutual Insurance, an organization that provides workers compensation for businesses […]

More than 400 deer harvested locally this year

Saturday, November 23 by Zac Oakes

More than 400 deer have been harvested locally during the 2024 license year, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department reports 422 harvested deer at this point, with 310 coming via […]

Russell County saw rise in deer-related collisions last year

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Fall and winter often means an increase in deer near roadways, which increases the risk of collisions involving deer. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 20 deer-related collisions were reported last year in Russell County. […]

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Kentucky coach Mark Pope shared insights on his first year at UK with BBN Tonight host Maggie Davis | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Largest fishing tournament ever held on Lake Cumberland planned for next year

Vince Marrow thinks Ty Bryant will take huge jump this year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local Farm Bureau Agent receives Agent of the Year award

Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last year in Lake Cumberland area

Bicentennial Committee planning multiple events this year

New Year Closings

RCH wins workplace safety award for third consecutive year

More than 400 deer harvested locally this year

Russell County saw rise in deer-related collisions last 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