Lakers go 1-2 at CU Classic, begin district tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team went 1-2 over the weekend at the CU Tiger Alumni Classic, being shutout twice with a 6-0 loss to DuPont Manual and a 4-0 loss to Marion County. The Lakers win came via an 11-1 win over Thomas Nelson. In... Read More.

Lawson homers, Luttrell strikes out 12 in Lakers win over Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers knocked off the Adair County Indians at home last night by a score of 4-2. Nathan Lawson paced the offense with a three-run homerun to lead the Lakers offense while Trace Stringer, Issac Roy, and Bryce Cowell each finished with... Read More.

12 new cases of COVID in Russell County Tuesday

Wednesday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

Of today’s 136 reported cases, 116 (85%) were unvaccinated and 29 of today’s cases (21%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

12 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County Thursday

Friday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]

Russell County approaching 50 percent of residents age 12+ vaccinated

Tuesday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is approaching the 50 percent marker for the percentage of county residents age 12 and older who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC reports that 48.7 percent […]

Interviews for RCHS Principal scheduled for July 12

Thursday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

The search for a new principal at Russell County High School continues, as the school’s site-based decision making council plans to interview candidates for the position on Monday, July 12. The council examined applications for […]

12 active cases of COVID in Russell County

Tuesday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.79%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 430 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

RC with 12 active COVID cases as of last report

Monday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.22%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 418 deaths resulting in a 1.91% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Hart strikes out 12 in shutout win over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

Senior Natalie Hart struck out 12 batters and only gave up three hits in a complete-game shutout as the Lady Lakers defeated Clinton County 14-0. Tarryn Reynolds and Sophie Shearer drove in four runs each for the Lady Lakers, while Katie Owens and Camryn... Read More.

12 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

Tuesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.6%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 352 deaths resulting in a 1.76% mortality rate (about 1 in 57) among known […]

Current Weather

Stories tagged with: 12

Lakers go 1-2 at CU Classic, begin district tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson homers, Luttrell strikes out 12 in Lakers win over Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

12 new cases of COVID in Russell County Tuesday

12 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County Thursday

Russell County approaching 50 percent of residents age 12+ vaccinated

Interviews for RCHS Principal scheduled for July 12

12 active cases of COVID in Russell County

RC with 12 active COVID cases as of last report

Hart strikes out 12 in shutout win over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

12 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

Current Radar

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