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September 7, 2026

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[ September 7, 2026 ] Driver Injured After Vehicle Crashes Through Wall at Bank of Jamestown East 80 Branch WJRS News
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Russell County travels to Cumberland County for district doubleheader tonight

December 9, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will go on the road for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight. It’s the first district games of the season for Russell County and Cumberland County. Tip-off […]

More results from Beast of the East Wrestling Tournament

December 9, 2025 Zac Oakes

We have more results to share from Russell County Wrestling’s first-ever varsity tournament over the weekend. The team finished 10th overall out of 21 teams competing. Reese Beck finished with a 4-0 mark on the […]

Reed Sheppard is one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA this season

December 9, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT After being the No. 3 pick in the 2024 draft, Reed Sheppard had some struggles his rookie season as he averaged just 4.4 points and 12 minutes per game while shooting about […]

RCHS Basketball has successful weekend

December 8, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Basketball teams had a successful weekend. The Lakers and Lady Lakers picked up wins at Logan County in the first boy/girl doubleheader of the season Friday night. The Lady Lakers […]

Laker Wrestling has strong showing in first varsity tournament

December 8, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Wrestling team had a strong showing in its first varsity tournament. The team finished 10th overall finish out of 21 teams in the Beast of the East tournament at Eastern High School in […]

Laker Bowling faced off against Metcalfe, Taylor counties in recent action

December 8, 2025 Zac Oakes

Last Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team took on the Metcalfe County Hornets at Ralphie”s Fun Center in Glasgow. The Lakers and Hornets split the 4 regular games 2-2 and split the two Baker games 1-1. […]

Matt Stein never imagined his son would be UK head coach

December 8, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Matt Stein has always taken the approach that whatever decisions his son, William, made about his coaching future was “none of my business.” However, the former University of Kentucky defensive lineman certainly […]

Lakers and Lady Lakers take on Logan County in first boy-girl doubleheader of the season

December 5, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are set to go on the road tonight for the first boy-girl doubleheader of the season. Russell County will take on Logan County tonight, with the […]

RCMS/Youth wrestling to compete at McCreary County today; varsity has first contest on Saturday

December 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School and youth wrestling team will compete today at McCreary County. The varsity Laker Wrestling team, in its first season, will compete in its first competition of the season on Saturday, […]

Malachi Moreno sees similarities between Jasper Johnson and Rob Dillingham

December 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky freshman Malachi Moreno remembers watching current NBA player Rob Dillingham during the one year he played at Kentucky. He also grew up playing against current Kentucky freshman teammate Jasper Johnson. The […]

Lakers vs Campbellsville
Russell County vs Campbellsville from Friday, September 4th.
Community Conversation 9-4
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.
Community Conversation 9-3
Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.
Community Conversation 9-2
Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.
Community Conversation 9-1
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.