Library to Temporarily Close for Maintenance

Thursday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

After two years in their new building, Russell County Public Library will be performing some routine maintenance including deep cleaning of floors, windows, and ceilings. This will limit library services on Thursday, January 13th. After […]

Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Close Out Regular Season With Wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker Boys both closed out their 2021 basketball seasons Thursday night with wins. The Lady Lakers went on the road to Whitley City and defeated McCreary County 62 to 45. Star Marcum had a big night for Russell... Read More.

Lakers Close Out Regular Season Tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers will close out their 2021 regular season tonight when they host Glasgow at Laker gym. Glasgow is 9-13, while the Lakers are 12-13. Tonight's game is set to start at 6 o'clock and is varsity only. Join Jeff Hoover for... Read More.

UK Recruiting Target Has Close Ties to Tyler Herro | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky recruiting target Brandin Podziemski, a 6-5 Wisconsin guard, has a close connection with the UK coaching staff. Podziemski’s AAU coach is Antonio Curo, who had the same role with former Wildcat Tyler Herro. Just don’t ask Curo to compare the... Read More.

State Park to Close Operations June 1st

Wednesday, May 27 by Sean Hammond

In an announcement yesterday on social media only, the park said it would be closing all park operations as of June 1st. This includes the restaurant, campground areas, trails, and picnic areas. Lake Cumberland State […]

Close to 200 More COVID-19 Cases Statewide Confirmed Tuesday

Wednesday, May 13 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky now has over 6,800 cases of the novel coronavirus. Governor Beshear did say that the numbers continue to suggest a plateau however. Ten more Kentuckians have died from the virus bringing the death toll […]

COVID-19 Cases Surge in the Commonwealth Over the Weekend; City Parks Close | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 30 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky coronavirus cases surged over the weekend by 137, making the state’s total number of cases 439. There was one new confirmed death reported in the state on Saturday in Kenton County. Here in the Lake Cumberland Area, there are now two confirmed cases... Read More.

Kentucky Surpasses 100 COVID-19 Cases; Non-Essential Retailers to Close | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 23 by Sean Hammond

During his press conference Sunday evening, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed a total of 103 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Kentucky and that number is expected to continue to rise. Locally, there were no new cases as of Sunday evening in the Lake Cumberland Area.... Read More.

Restaurants and Bars to Close Dining Services Per Governor Beshear | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 16 by Sean Hammond

During a news conference this morning, Governor Andy Beshear reported the first Coronavirus death in Kentucky. The victim was a 66-year-old male from Bourbon County who had many other factors that led to the outcome. Beshear also issued an order for all restaurants and... Read More.

RC Schools to Close Beginning Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 12 by Sean Hammond

Here is the full quote from Superintendent Michael Ford... " Gov. Beshear has recommended that KY schools close in-person classes for 2 weeks, beginning Monday (March 16). In response to this request, Russell Co. Schools will be closed for students March 16-27-this will be... Read More.

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Library to Temporarily Close for Maintenance

Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Close Out Regular Season With Wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers Close Out Regular Season Tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Recruiting Target Has Close Ties to Tyler Herro | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State Park to Close Operations June 1st

Close to 200 More COVID-19 Cases Statewide Confirmed Tuesday

COVID-19 Cases Surge in the Commonwealth Over the Weekend; City Parks Close | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky Surpasses 100 COVID-19 Cases; Non-Essential Retailers to Close | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Restaurants and Bars to Close Dining Services Per Governor Beshear | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RC Schools to Close Beginning Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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