Russell, KY

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.

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 […]

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.

The Russell County Lady Laker golf team placed fourth among 11 teams during competition Saturday, August 29th at Lindsey Golf Course at Fort Knox, earning additional points toward the All-State standings. Carleen Meyers led Russell [...] The post Lady Lakers Place Fourth at Fort Knox Golf Tournament first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

The Russell County High School boys golf team competed in a pair of weekend tournaments. At Saturday’s South Laurel Invitational at London Country Club, the Lakers recorded a team score of 344. Gabe Browning led [...] The post Russell County Golf Competes at London and Monticello first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.