A major local road project is expected to get underway this week. The project includes adding turning lanes at several intersections along U.S. 127 as well as KY 619. That includes offset left turn lanes […]
The Lady Laker Softball team is competing in Florida for spring break, and the Lady Lakers picked up a win in their first game yesterday. The Lady Lakers won 11-3 over Middlesboro High School. Audrie […]
U.S. Congressman James Comer was in Russell County Thursday, holding a field hearing to learn more about fees imposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on marina owners. WJRS News spoke to Comer about […]
A bill targeted at the issue of vaping, particularly with children, has received approval in the Kentucky Legislature. Charles Baglan has more on House Bill 11. School districts across the state have reported issues with […]
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team came away with a big victory in the first district game of the season, defeating Monroe County by a score of 26-5. Several different players got in on […]
U.S. Representative James Comer was in Russell County today, along with several individuals from across the country, holding a field hearing to learn more about what Comer called inconsistent fees levied by the U.S. Army […]
The Laker Baseball team picked up a win at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach yesterday. The Lakers defeated the Tennessee Vikings by a score of 10-3 yesterday. Owen Loy led the Lakers with 3 […]
In observe of Good Friday, some local offices will be closing early. The Russell County Courthouse will close at noon today, but the Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed all-day today in observance of […]
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team defeated South Laurel last night by a score of 5-2. Addison Coffey scored 4 goals for Russell County, and Jayde Lawless added another goal. Lawless, Bella […]
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will play its first district game of the season as the Lady Lakers go on the road for a matchup with Monroe County this evening. This evening’s matchup […]