Obituaries
Arlie A. Roy, age 72, of Russell Springs
Arlie A. Roy, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 72 years of age. Born July 26, 1953, in Somerset, he was a […]
Year: 2025
Obituaries
Marsel Popplewell, age 79, of Russell Springs
Marsel Popplewell, age 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, March 24 1946, in Russell Springs, KY. He was the son of: Mother […]
Local Sports
RCMS Basketball sweeps Campbellsville
The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams swept Campbellsville at home last night. The 6th grade team won 23-12, led by Brenner Helm with 12 points and Baylor Brummett with 7. 7th grade came out […]
Local Sports
Meet the Lakers is tonight
The annual Meet the Lakers takes place tonight at Russell County High School. The event will include introductions for winter sports teams as well as three-point shootouts and scrimmages for both the Laker and Lady […]
Local Sports
Phillips signs with Southern Indiana for swim
Russell County Laker Swim’s Jacob Phillips signed this week to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville. Phillips has been a key member of the Laker Swim Team […]
WJRS News
KY Fish and Wildlife to hold public meeting about Chronic Wasting Disease in Pulaski County
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public meeting in Somerset next week after recently discovering a case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a hunter-harvested deer in Pulaski County. The meeting will […]
WJRS News
West joins District 1 Magistrate race
Eric West has joined the District 1 Magistrate race. West will challenge incumbent District 1 Magistrate Terry Waddell in the May primary election. Candidates have until January 9 to file for office for the primary […]
WJRS News
Russell Springs gives final approval for side-by-sides, other special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets
The Russell Springs City Council gave final approval last night to an ordinance that will allow side-by-sides and other special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News […]
Local Sports
Laker Wrestling to host season opening scrimmage tomorrow
The Laker Wrestling and Swim & Dive teams are set to host events tomorrow. The Laker Wrestling team will host the Laker Brawl and Christmas Mall tomorrow beginning at 5:00 at the high school. This […]
WJRS News
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery returns to normal operations
With the federal government shutdown coming to an end, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery has returned to normal operations. The hatchery, located next to Wolf Creek Dam, is now open to the public after the […]