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Jager Burton has to go “do what he does” in NFL
By LARRY VAUGHT What was it like to have your son selected with the 153rd pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers? “It was both wonderful and gut […]
Month: May 2026
Obituaries
David Alan Scholl, 66, of Russell Springs
David Alan Scholl, 66, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, April 27th, at home. David was born on September 26, 1959, a son of Raymond Scholl, of Russell Springs, KY and the late Wilma (Tungate) […]
Obituaries
Johnnie V. Popplewell, age 67, of the Eli Community
Johnnie V. Popplewell, of the Eli Community, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was 67 years of age. Born on February 27, 1959, in Somerset, Kentucky, he […]
WJRS News
Columbia woman arrested on drug charges
A Columbia woman was arrested on drug charges early this morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 41-year-old Nikki Riter was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled […]
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Lady Lakers fall in extra innings to Cumberland County
The Lady Laker Softball team dropped a close district matchup to Cumberland County last night, falling 10-7 in 8 innings. Brylie Hardwick and Addy Abrell each finished with 3 hits. Abrell drove in 3 runs […]
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Laker Baseball on the road at Southwestern today
The Laker Baseball team goes on the road for a matchup with Southwestern this evening. First pitch between the Lakers and Warriors is set for 5 p.m. CT.
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Groundbreaking for Shogun restaurant held yesterday
A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday for the Shogun restaurant in Russell Springs. Harlan Judd, co-owner of the restaurant along with Ronnie Salvador, spoke to WJRS News about why he and Salvador chose to locate […]
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RCMS Baseball, Softball teams pick up wins
The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams picked up wins last night. The Lakers defeated Casey County 11-5 behind a strong showing at the plate from Ben Bell, who finished with 2 hits […]
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Russell County remains in severe drought; portions of Casey and Pulaski classified in extreme drought
Russell County and much of the Lake Cumberland area remain in a severe drought, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. While rainfall totals vary across the county, the Russell County Mesonet […]
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RC Tennis earns split in matchup with Glasgow
The Russell County Tennis team earned a split in a matchup with Glasgow last night, with the boys coming out on top while the girls were narrowly defeated. The boys won 3-2 while the girls […]