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Several conservation officer positions open

August 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will be hiring soon to fill conservation officer positions in multiple counties. The application period opens Sept. 1 and will continue through Sept. 30. Applicants must be […]

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KDFWR: Dove season set to open tomorrow

August 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

Dove season will open on its traditional date of September 1st, and the outlook for the season is good. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources offers 90 public fields with more than 1,000 […]

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Former Madison Central Standout Malachai Wood Looking to Have Big Impact on UK Football Cats

August 30, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Madison Central offensive lineman Malachi Wood got a Kentucky scholarship offer from UK recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow on May 13, 2021, and verbally committed to the Wildcats in March. The 6-8, 300-pound […]

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Obituaries

Barry Lee Johnson, age 73, of Jabez

August 30, 2022 Sean Hammond

Barry Lee Johnson, age 73, of Jabez, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. Funeral: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10 AM  EST at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral […]

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RCMS Lady Lakers take one of three over Adair County

August 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker basketball team took one of three games over Adair County Monday […]

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Laker soccer falls 1-0 to Southwestern, travels to Taylor County today

August 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Russell County Laker Soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Southwestern last night. The Lakers fall to […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball suffers first loss to Taylor County

August 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season to the Taylor County […]

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Police identify Michigan man as suspect in Eli watercraft thefts

August 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies in and out of state, have identified the suspect in the recent theft of at least three boats and two jet skis in the […]

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Two RS men arrested in separate incidents

August 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

Two Russell Springs men were arrested in separate incidents overnight into Monday morning, according to jail records. Devan Durrant, age 28, was arrested by the Russell Springs Police Department just before 1 a.m. Monday and […]

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Russell County 4-H’ers show out at state fair

August 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

Several Russell County 4-H youth entered exhibits in Cloverville at the Kentucky State Fair, which featured projects from around the state. In order to exhibit a 4-H project in Cloverville, 4-H’ers must first compete in […]

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Obituaries

  • William A. Pierce, age 84, of Russell Springs
    March 24, 2023
  • David “Clyde” Wooldridge, age 75, of Russell Springs
    March 23, 2023
  • Mary A. Stephens, age 59, of Jamestown
    March 23, 2023
  • Ruel Oakes, age 86, of Russell Springs
    March 19, 2023
  • Roger D. Hadley, age 58, of Russell Springs
    March 17, 2023

Recent Podcasts

  • All Things Russell 3-24

    Reva Carnes of Reva’s Greenhouse and Brenda Hadley with Anna’s Garden were special guests on All Things Russell as they discussed springtime gardening.

  • Lady Lakers vs Pulaski County

    Russell County Lady Laker Softball vs Pulaski County from Thursday, March 23rd.

  • Harm Reduction Addiction Clinic Coming to Russell County

    Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson and Dr. Guy Lerner talk about the Harm Reduction Clinic.

  • Lakers vs Monroe County

    Laker Baseball vs Monroe County from Tuesday, March 21st.

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