A Russell Springs man was arrested early Saturday following the execution of a search warrant as part of a drug trafficking investigation. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Stone Bolin obtained the warrant [...] The post RCSO Search Warrant Leads to Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Charges first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A LaRue County man was arrested Thursday evening on a Russell Circuit Court indictment. Kentucky State Police served 39-year-old Thomas Edward Davis of Hodgenville with the indictment warrant. Davis is charged with possession of methamphetamine, [...] The post LaRue County Man Arrested on Russell Circuit Court Indictment first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Ronald Wymer May 7, 1944–Sept. 2, 2026 Ronald “Ron” Edward Wymer, 82, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods, Kentucky. Ron was born […]

A multi-agency rescue operation was carried out Thursday afternoon after a worker fell nearly 20 feet while working on a barge at Wolf Creek Dam. That was Russell County Search & Rescue Chief Chris Money. [...] The post Injured Worker Airlifted Following Rescue at Wolf Creek Dam first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

FRANKFORT – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today the filing of a civil lawsuit against New York-based activist organization Mayday Health for breaking Kentucky law by advertising illegal mail-order abortion […]

Mary Carter Mary Jan (Powell) Carter, 69, Ironton, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Flatwoods, Kentucky. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Dennis Carter, Sr. Funeral services will be […]

COVINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the “Stand by the Badge” to support law enforcement officers’ mental health Wednesday. According to a release, the Attorney General’s Office launched a secure website for law enforcement across the state to access peers and resources “to support them mentally, spiritually, and financially.” A toolkit for officers has also been created....

The Russell County Public Library is helping local students build their skills—and their confidence—through its free “Homework Help” program. The program has been offered for the past several school years, with participation continuing to grow. [...] The post Free Tutoring Available Through Russell County Public Library first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team earned a pair of shutout victories over the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs Tuesday evening. In varsity action, Russell County rolled to an 8-nothing win. Addison Coffey led the [...] The post Lady Lakers Sweep Clinton County with Pair of Shutouts first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

The Russell County boys soccer teams split their matches against Taylor County. The Laker junior varsity team earned a 1-nothing victory. Ethan Schuning scored in the 28th minute, and the Russell County defense made the [...] The post Russell County Soccer Teams Split Matches with Taylor County first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.