2 new cases of COVID, 1 death reported in Russell County

Friday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

Of today’s 80 reported cases, 68 (85%) were unvaccinated and 16 of today’s cases (20%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

RCMS Football wins 1 of 2 over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Football teams won 1 of 2 over Casey County on Thursday. The A team came away with a 24-0 win, while the B team fell short by a score of 8-0.

LWC Football ranks no. 1 in preseason poll | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

The Lindsey Wilson football team took the top spot in the preseason NAIA FirstDown PlayBook Coaches' Top-25 poll, officials at the national office announced on Monday. The Blue Raiders captured the program's first-ever NAIA National Championship last season. Lindsey Wilson has been ranked inside... Read More.

Parents have until May 1 to complete survey for do-over year

Wednesday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is trying to gauge how much interest parents and students have in taking advantage of SB 128 (commonly referred to as the do-over bill). This bill will allow K-12 students […]

1 new case of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

Tuesday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.84%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 359 deaths resulting in a 1.77% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

COVID restrictions in judicial system to ease beginning April 1

Friday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 25, 2021 – As Kentucky begins to see its COVID-19 cases decline and its rate of vaccinations increase, the Supreme Court has amended two orders to allow courts to begin easing restrictions […]

Regional vaccine sites to start registering people in Phase 1C March 1

Tuesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear announced that the state’s regional vaccine sites will begin registering people who are in Phase 1C for COVID-19 vaccinations on March 1. Phase 1C consists of the following individuals: Anyone age 60 […]

Cats Never Had a Chance at #1 ‘Bama | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky never really had a chance at No. 1 Alabama Saturday when it was missing 10 players, including leading rusher Chris Rodriguez and leading tackler Jamin Davis, due to COVID-19 protocols. However, it was no surprise that Kentucky coach Mark Stoops... Read More.

LCDHD COVID-19 Report for Oct. 1

Friday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.11%. Deaths: We regret we must report 2 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 71 deaths resulting in a 2.43% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

Community blood drive scheduled for Oct. 1

Tuesday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

A community blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1 at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 12:30-5:30. Details can be found in the flyer below.

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2 new cases of COVID, 1 death reported in Russell County

RCMS Football wins 1 of 2 over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

LWC Football ranks no. 1 in preseason poll | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Parents have until May 1 to complete survey for do-over year

1 new case of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

COVID restrictions in judicial system to ease beginning April 1

Regional vaccine sites to start registering people in Phase 1C March 1

Cats Never Had a Chance at #1 ‘Bama | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

LCDHD COVID-19 Report for Oct. 1

Community blood drive scheduled for Oct. 1

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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