County highway death totals released for 2022

Friday, April 14 by Derek Aaron

We now have county data from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that shows highway deaths in Kentucky. As reported earlier this week, there were 44 fatalities in the Lake Cumberland District in 2022. Two of those […]

Laker Baseball defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team defeated Wayne County last night, avenging its loss to the Cardinals earlier this season. This time, the Lakers came out on top 10-5. Lincoln Helm went 6 innings to pick up the victory, giving up 3 hits and... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer takes down Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team picked up a 6-1 win over Casey County last night. Addison Coffey scored four goals for the Lady Lakers, as Madison Bennett and Gracie Burke each scored one. Misha Gregory had four saves in the... Read More.

Russell County gas prices cheaper than many in area

Thursday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County gas prices, on average, are cheaper than many neighboring counties according to data from AAA. The company’s gas price tracker has the average price of gas in Russell County at $3.33. That’s lower […]

Laker Baseball to host Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will host Wayne County this evening. The Lakers enter at 6-5 on the season while the Cardinals enter at 9-5. Wayne County took the first meeting between the two squads last month by a score of 9-8. First pitch between... Read More.

Russell County reports 6 new COVID cases

Wednesday, April 12 by Derek Aaron

There were six new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, an increase of two from last week’s total of four, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]

Lady Laker Softball falls to Taylor County, hosts Campbellsville this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team fell to Taylor County by a score of 9-3 last night in the Kentucky 2A Section 4 matchup. Taylor County will now play Marion County, who defeated Adair County in the first matchup of the night, on... Read More.

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County highway death totals released for 2022

Laker Baseball defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer takes down Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County gas prices cheaper than many in area

Laker Baseball to host Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County reports 6 new COVID cases

Lady Laker Softball falls to Taylor County, hosts Campbellsville this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County looking to save money on utilities at courthouse, detention center

RCMS Baseball falls to Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Roy throws no-hitter as RCMS Softball gets win over Green County | 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