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Lady Laker Golf competes at region tournament, Wright qualifies for state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf team competed at the region tournament in Danville on Tuesday. The team shot a 396, the best team score of the season. Madalyn Wright shot an 89, which qualified for the opening round of the state tournament next week in... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer wins on the road at McCreary Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team came away with a 2-0 win on the road at McCreary Central Tuesday night. Maddison Weisbrodt and Marissa Hatchett each scored a goal for the Lady Lakers. The JV team also came away with a win by... Read More.

School board approves $26 million+ working budget for FY 23

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 23 budget at Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of school leaders. Superintendent Michael Ford discussed the budget and other action taken at the meeting with […]

Study: Russell Co. population numbers to see little change in next 30 years

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

In new projections released by the University of Louisville State Data Center, Russell County is expected to lose anywhere from four percent of its current population to gaining five percent on its population total in […]

Couple of Russell County sites part of new statewide archaeological database

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

A new website showcasing more than 100 prehistoric and historic archaeological sites around the state has been launched by the Kentucky Heritage Council and State Historic Preservation Office in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. […]

Tourist commission to meet Wednesday

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission, located between KFC and Arby’s in Russell Springs, will hold their regular monthly board meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The meeting will take place in the tourist commission board […]

LWC achieves largest-ever total enrollment

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County has reached its largest-ever total enrollment with 3,097 students enrolled for fall 2022. This number is a 19 percent increase over the previous fall and exceeds LWC’s prior […]

Bridge work in Adair County begins tomorrow

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

Beginning on Wednesday, KY 768 in neighboring Adair County will be reduced to one lane as crews perform bridge deck restorations, according to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 officials. Work is scheduled to be done […]

Chamber meets today at noon

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Lakewood Country Club for their September regular meeting. Anita Tucker with Monticello Banking Company will be the meeting’s featured speaker, discussing “Living into our […]

Casey County intersection closed today for drain replacement

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

Today, transportation office crews in neighboring Casey County are temporarily closing KY 551 at the intersection of Keith Wolford Road and Stubblefield Road to replace a cross drain beneath the roadway. Work is scheduled to […]