Russell Springs, 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.

Allan Robertson, 77, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Allan was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a former member of the Russell [...] The post Allan Robertson, 77, of Russell Springs first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

First National Bank of Russell Springs is warning customers about scammers who are spoofing local bank phone numbers in an effort to steal personal and financial information. Bank officials say caller ID can be faked, [...] The post First National Bank Warns Customers About Phone Scam first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A Russell Springs man is accused of sexually soliciting two underage girls from Whitley County. Baseler Lafrance is in custody on counts including prostitution and unlawful transaction with a minor. Police say Lafrance met the girls on a dating app using photos of someone else before picking them up in [...]

Corbin Police have arrested a Russell Springs man following an investigation involving two juvenile girls. Authorities say the girls contacted police from a Whitley County Walmart on August 19th after Baseler Lafrance allegedly refused repeated [...] The post Russell Springs Man Arrested in Corbin Police Investigation first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Marcia Ann Bailey, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 2, 1944, in Clay County, Tennessee, Ann was one of thirteen children born [...] The post Marcia Ann Bailey, 82, of Russell Springs first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

The proposed redesign of U.S. 127 between Jamestown and Russell Springs is currently in the environmental portion of the project’s first design phase. Jeff Dick, Planning Section Supervisor with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 [...] The post Construction on U.S. 127 Project Could Begin Within 12 to 18 Months first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Two men were lodged in the Russell County Detention Center following separate traffic stops Wednesday. Kentucky State Police arrested 45-year-old Adam Aaron of Russell Springs Wednesday afternoon after initially stopping him for speeding. Aaron was [...] The post Two Men Face Multiple Charges Following Russell County Traffic Stops first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A proposed walking and bicycling lane could be included as part of the planned redesign of U.S. 127 between Jamestown and Russell Springs. Troy Hearn is the Active Living Program Manager with the Kentucky Department [...] The post U.S. 127 Project Could Include Shared Bike and Walking Lane first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Three people were taken to Russell County Hospital following a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred just after 1 o’clock on U.S. 127 at the intersection with Voils Road. Russell Springs Police Officer Brandon [...] The post Rear-End Collision Sends Three to Russell County Hospital first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.