‘Read Across Russell County’ this afternoon at library

Tuesday, March 21 by Derek Aaron

This afternoon, “Read Across Russell County” takes places at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown The free event, put on by the Russell County Education Association and the library, goes from 4 p.m. until […]

RCMS Softball wins big over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball teams won big over Green County yesterday. The Lady Lakers won the first game 15-2 with Madelyn Roy getting the win pitching for Russell County. Roy allowed just 2 hits and 2 runs in 5 innings and struck... Read More.

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

Tuesday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team fell to Green County last night by a score of 11-2. Tate Reynolds and Jace Scaggs each recorded a hit in the loss. In the B game, the Lakers and Dragons played to a 4-4 tie... Read More.

Liberty man arrested in neighboring Wayne County

Monday, March 20 by Derek Aaron

A Liberty man was arrested in neighboring Wayne County on gun and drug charges on Sunday morning, according to the Monticello Police Department. Ronnie Weddle, age 64, was pulled over by Monticello police pulled over […]

‘Read Across Russell County’ is tomorrow at library

Monday, March 20 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Education Association and the Russell County Public Library are partnering together for their annual “Read Across Russell County” event, which takes place Tuesday afternoon. RCEA President Rhonda Kimbler said that all Russell […]

Laker Baseball defeats Green County in season opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team got its season underway with a win last night, picking up a 12-6 victory over the Green County Dragons. The Lakers are scheduled to be back on the road again today, taking on the LaRue County Hawks at... Read More.

RCMS Baseball teams pitch no-hitters in win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

Jace Scaggs and Evan Hutchison combined to pitch a no-hitter as the Russell County Middle School Lakers picked up a 12-0 win over Casey County last night. Scaggs got the start, pitching 1 2/3 innings, striking out 3 and walking 2. Hutchison entered in... Read More.

RCMS girls soccer easily defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team came away with a blowout win over Wayne County last night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Cardinals by a score of 10-0. Addison Coffey came up big for the Lady Lakers, scoring 8 goals. Bella... Read More.

Russell County reports 14 COVID cases this week

Wednesday, March 15 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 14 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, a decrease from last week’s total of 21. Looking at other counties in the Lake Cumberland District, Adair County […]

Russell County middle of the pack with gas prices

Tuesday, March 14 by Derek Aaron

Gasoline prices in Russell County and neighboring Adair County sit at $3.09 this week, according to AAA. Casey County is at $3.04, Pulaski County at $3.12, Cumberland County sits at $3.14, and neighboring Clinton County […]

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‘Read Across Russell County’ this afternoon at library

RCMS Softball wins big over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Liberty man arrested in neighboring Wayne County

‘Read Across Russell County’ is tomorrow at library

Laker Baseball defeats Green County in season opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball teams pitch no-hitters in win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS girls soccer easily defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County reports 14 COVID cases this week

Russell County middle of the pack with gas prices

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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