Several local students named to Lindsey Wilson University President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring ’26 semester

Thursday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for the Spring 2026 semester. Those local students were: President’s List Nicholas Blakey Dawson Bradshaw Berkeley Clark Ethan Cooper […]

Peter J. Schaefer, age, 26 of Jamestown

Thursday, October 10 by Sean Hammond

Peter J. Schaefer, age, 26 of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed from this life in Russell County. He was born on August 9, 1998 in Port Jervis, New York, the son of Mary Schaefer and the late […]

Lady Lakers score 26 runs in first district victory of the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team came away with a big victory in the first district game of the season, defeating Monroe County by a score of 26-5. Several different players got in on the action for Russell County. Rylen McGowan, Brylie Hardwick,... Read More.

Christmas tree recycling program starts Dec. 26

Friday, December 23 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging citizens to donate their used cut Christmas trees to help the state’s underwater habitat. Beginning Monday, December 26th, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources […]

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 […]

Russell County now at 26 active COVID cases

Tuesday, December 28 by Zac Oakes

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 41.00 7.00 34.00 3,791.00 90.00 3,922.00 2,042.50 34.00 35.00 2. Casey 11.00 3.00 8.00 2,982.00 64.00 3,057.00 1,891.82 […]

26 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County Tuesday

Wednesday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 84.00 0.00 84.00 2,120.00 58.00 2,262.00 1,178.00 23.00 22.00 2. Casey 97.00 5.00 92.00 1,633.00 43.00 1,773.00 1,097.22 […]

LCDHD COVID-19 report for Monday, Oct. 26

Tuesday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 5.84%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 81 deaths resulting in a 1.97% mortality rate (about 1 in 51) among known […]

Janson Ray Sallee, age 26, of Liberty

Thursday, May 21 by Sean Hammond

Janson Ray Sallee, age 26. of Liberty, passed away Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He is survived by: His Father and Mother Edgar Sallee and Margaret Sharp of Liberty Two Sisters […]

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Peter J. Schaefer, age, 26 of Jamestown

Lady Lakers score 26 runs in first district victory of the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Christmas tree recycling program starts Dec. 26

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

Russell County now at 26 active COVID cases

26 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County Tuesday

LCDHD COVID-19 report for Monday, Oct. 26

Janson Ray Sallee, age 26, of Liberty

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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