64 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

Wednesday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

64 new COVID cases were reported in Russell County on Tuesday. Around the Lake Cumberland District, new cases by county were: Pulaski 69, Taylor 38, Adair 31, McCreary 28, Wayne 20, Green 19, Cumberland 18, […]

Governor announces federal funding for heating, cooling assistance

Wednesday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

Additional federal funding that will help low-income Kentuckians pay their heating and cooling bills is coming to the state, Governor Andy Beshear announced this week. Kentucky will receive $1.5 million through the Low-Income Home Energy […]

Lakers drop district matchup to Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers dropped to 3-16 on the season and 0-5 in district play with a 63-55 loss to Metcalfe County Tuesday night. The Lakers started strong, leading the Hornets 32-29 at halftime, but a disastrous third quarter doomed the Lakers. The Hornets... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory issued by city of Russell Springs

Wednesday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

The city of Russell Springs has issued a boil water advisory on Mount Eden Road, beginning at address 1629 and going down to East Mountain Eden Road to address 3648. This also includes Cooper Creek […]

Several smaller projects included in Wolf Creek Dam funding

Tuesday, February 1 by Derek Aaron

As reported on local news last week, Wolf Creek Dam is receiving much needed funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for several smaller projects. A more in-depth look at the $5.45 million total […]

Ice Storm Concerns Continue

Tuesday, February 1 by Sean Hammond

Good morning, everyone. Our focus continues to be on a possible winter/ice storm that could impact the region toward the end of this week. Let’s start off with today as temperatures will climb to near […]

Senate bill would require grief training for coroners

Tuesday, February 1 by Derek Aaron

A Senate bill would require grief training for coroners if passed by the General Assembly. Senate Bill 66 would require coroners and deputy coroners to attend four hours of training to learn about the grief […]

What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by WJRS Staff

By Tommy Druen When I was in sixth grade, Martha Wilkinson, who was Kentucky’s First Lady at the time, sponsored an essay contest for middle school students. I forget what the exact theme was, and I don’t think it really mattered as the real... Read More.

RCHS Lakers host Metcalfe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker Basketball team will host Metcalfe County tonight in district play. The Lakers (3-15) will look for their first district win over the Hornets, who enter at 13-8. The Hornets won the first matchup between these teams back in... Read More.

RCMS 8th graders win conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade basketball team won the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Championship in a game that went down to the wire over rival Clinton County Monday night by a score of 41-36. Dylan Stanelle led the scoring for... Read More.

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Year: 2022

64 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

Governor announces federal funding for heating, cooling assistance

Lakers drop district matchup to Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Boil Water Advisory issued by city of Russell Springs

Several smaller projects included in Wolf Creek Dam funding

Ice Storm Concerns Continue

Senate bill would require grief training for coroners

What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Lakers host Metcalfe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 8th graders win conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown