One week left to register to vote
Those who aren’t yet registered to vote now have one week left to register. The last day to register for the general election is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Online registration through elect.ky.gov, must be received by […]
Year: 2022
Ambulance involved in injury accident in Monticello
Over the weekend an ambulance was involved in injury accident in neighboring Wayne County, according to Z93 Radio in Monticello. At approximately 5:12 p.m. Saturday, October 1st, the Monticello-Wayne County 911 Dispatch Center began receiving […]
Input sought on Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking input from Kentuckians on its policy-based 2022-2045 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan to support a multi-modal network well into the future. The public can review and comment on the draft […]
Lady Laker Volleyball back at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will be back at home tonight, hosting the Wayne County Lady Cardinals. The Lady Lakers hold a pair of wins over the Lady Cardinals, both of which came in the Rockcastle Invitational last month. The Lady Lakers... Read More.
Plan announced for Russell County November Election
The November General Election Plan for Russell County has been announced. According to Russell County Clerk Patti Glover, precinct voting will be back in effect for the November General Election. Four voting locations will be […]
Russell County native Burton graduates from Academy of Police Supervision
Russell County native Evan Burton was among 24 law enforcement officers to graduate from the Kentucky Academy of Police Supervision last week. The academy is also known as the Sergeant’s Academy and is a three-week, 122-hour […]
Laker band is Grand Champion at South Laurel Cardinal Classic
The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Band won Grand Champion of the South Laurel Cardinal Classic in London over the weekend, continuing a stretch of success over the past few weeks. The band also […]
LIHEAP pre-registration underway for those who qualify
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Subsidy pre-registration is now underway for those who receive a fixed income and are over 60 years of age or are disabled, according to the Lake Cumberland Community Action […]
Fall burn ban now in effect
With fall forest fire season beginning, the Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban that is now in effect through December 15. Under the ban, no burning is allowed 6 a.m. and […]
Russell County, most of region in low level of COVID spread
Russell County continues to be “green” in the latest COVID community level map released by the state’s department for public health. In the Lake Cumberland District, Russell County is joined by Adair, Taylor, Pulaski, Clinton, […]