School board takes initial steps to create new practice area for Laker Band

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session this morning. The board took the initial first steps to create a new practice area for the Laker Band. The band has traditionally practiced in […]

School board discusses potential practice area for Laker Band

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

At its most recent meeting, the Russell County Board of Education discussed the potential new practice area for the Laker Band. The topic was raised last month after discussions between Band Director Curtis Ervin and […]

Russell County unemployment tied for lowest in area last month

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was tied for the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area during the month of April. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 3.9 percent unemployment rate in Russell County last month. […]

Most power outages in area have been restored | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Most power outages in the South Kentucky RECC area have been restored. In total, South Kentucky RECC is reporting just under 300 outages in the area, with 17 in Russell County, nearly 250 in Pulaski County, and about 20 in McCreary County. At its... Read More.

Storms cause power outages locally, across area

Wednesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

Storms that moved through Russell and surrounding counties last night caused several power outages. Power outages were reported in Phelps Acres near the airport as well as outages along Bernard Ridge, Voils Road and Arlis […]

Severe weather could impact area this afternoon evening; NOAA weather radios will be offline

Tuesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Another round of severe weather could make its way into the area this afternoon and evening. Michael Kochasic with the National Weather Service in Louisville said all modes of severe weather are on the table. […]

Lake Cumberland area, Kentucky see decrease in highway fatalities

Friday, May 9 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear announced highway fatalities in Kentucky decreased in 2024 to 707 deaths, the lowest mark in the last 10 years. That was a decrease from 814 reported fatalities in 2023. Of those […]

Area arrests made Wednesday morning

Wednesday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

Three area arrests have been made this morning. 57-year-old Ernest Bradley Foley of Jamestown was arrested by Jamestown Police at around 1:00 this afternoon. He’s charged with theft by unlawful taking more than $1,000 but […]

Hospital expansion aims to increase space in admissions area

Monday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital’s planned expansion is expected to include a larger admissions area. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said more space in the admissions area is badly needed at the hospital. Site and foundation work on […]

Russell County unemployment rate ranks lowest in area again

Friday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate last month was the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 5.3 percent unemployment rate for Russell County in March. Cumberland County’s unemployment rate came […]

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School board takes initial steps to create new practice area for Laker Band

School board discusses potential practice area for Laker Band

Russell County unemployment tied for lowest in area last month

Most power outages in area have been restored | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Storms cause power outages locally, across area

Severe weather could impact area this afternoon evening; NOAA weather radios will be offline

Lake Cumberland area, Kentucky see decrease in highway fatalities

Area arrests made Wednesday morning

Hospital expansion aims to increase space in admissions area

Russell County unemployment rate ranks lowest in area again

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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