Year: 2023

Concluding our look at the data from the Kentucky Kids Count Survey, today we take a look at how Russell County fared in categories related to juvenile justice and education. Russell County saw improvement in […]

Russell County soldier killed in WWII laid to rest yesterday

A Russell County soldier who was killed in World War II was laid to rest yesterday. The funeral for Private First Class Henry C. Wade was held yesterday with burial at Mill Springs National Cemetery […]

Christmas on the Square is tomorrow

The annual Russell County Celebrates Christmas on the Square in Jamestown is set to take place tomorrow. The 7th annual event is scheduled for tomorrow from 5-8 p.m. The event will include the annual lighting […]

Two injured in wreck on North 127 yesterday

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision that occurred yesterday morning at around 11 on North Highway 127. According to Russell Springs Police, a 2019 GMC Tahoe operated by 57-year-old Kelly Sonnabend of Dunnville […]

Community Blood Drive is today

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift […]

November 29, 2023 WJRS Staff

Kentucky Volleyball Now Seven Straight SEC Championships…Winners

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball has now won or shared the Southeastern Conference championship for seven straight years going into this week’s NCAA Tournament. One reason for UK’s late-season surge has been the play of […]

Lady Lakers dominate Somerset in season opener

The Lady Lakers jumped out to a 20-point lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back as Russell County defeated Somerset 64-35 in the season opener at Laker Gym last night. […]

Lakers victorious in Cooper’s debut as Cerrato scores 30

It was a strong debut for new Laker Basketball coach Brandon Cooper, as the Lakers went on the road and knocked off 4th Region foe Greenwood in last night’s season opener, coming out on top […]

RCMS Lakers sweep Hart County on the road

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams swept Hart County on the road Monday night. 6th grade won 22-17. 7th grade won 43-20. 8th grade won 51-23. The Lakers are back at home on […]

Shoaf indicted on attempted murder charge

A Russell Springs man has been indicted on charges that include criminal attempt to commit murder. A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and indicted 35-year-old Joseph Shoaf of Russell Springs on charges of criminal […]