18 COVID cases reported in Russell County

Wednesday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 18 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, a slight increase from last week’s total of 16. Looking at other counties in the Lake Cumberland Area, Pulaski […]

Laker Bowling has success against Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling team traveled to Phillip's Lanes to take on the Green County Dragons Tuesday, with both the boys and girls picking up wins. The Lady Lakers swept Green County, winning all 7 games. High Scores for the girls were Summer Aaron with... Read More.

Russell County sees improvements in child economic security

Tuesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

New data released by Kentucky Youth Advocates shows improvement in multiple areas related to child economic security. The Kentucky Kids Count study shows that Russell County saw an improvement in the number of children in […]

Eight indicted by Adair County grand jury

Tuesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

Eight people were indicted by an Adair County grand jury recently. Those indicted included the following individuals: Steven A. Swift on charges of fleeing or evading police first degree, wanton endangerment of a police officer, […]

RCMS Lakers sweep Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lakers defeated Green County Monday night. The 6th grade team won 37-27, with Myles Davis scoring 18 points and Will Coffey scoring 11 points. Keaton Garner added 4 points, and Keenan Still and Kholton Robertson scoring 2 each. The... Read More.

Laker Bowling in action tonight vs Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling Team will be on the road tonight for a matchup with Green County. The match will take place at Phillips Lanes in Campbellsville and is set to get underway at 5 p.m. CT.

Russell County sees significant improvement in youth detention

Monday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

New data released by Kentucky Youth Advocates shows a significant improvement in Russell County in the number of incarcerated youth. According to the Kentucky Kids Count Report, the rate of Russell County youth incarcerated in […]

RCMS Lakers sweep Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lakers swept Cumberland County Friday night. The sixth grade team started things with a 41-13 win, followed by a 49-13 win for the 7th grade and a 58-34 win for the 8th grade. The Lakers will go on the... Read More.

Russell County sees significant jump in children in foster care

Friday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

The number of children in Russell County who have been placed in foster care has taken a significant jump in recent years, according to a new report. New data released from Kentucky Youth Advocates shows […]

One escaped Casey County inmate back in custody; police still searching for other

Friday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

One of the two inmates that escaped from the Casey County Jail yesterday morning is back in custody. According to Liberty Police, Angela Mason and Chasity Burton escaped around 4 a.m. yesterday but as of […]

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18 COVID cases reported in Russell County

Laker Bowling has success against Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County sees improvements in child economic security

Eight indicted by Adair County grand jury

RCMS Lakers sweep Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling in action tonight vs Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County sees significant improvement in youth detention

RCMS Lakers sweep Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County sees significant jump in children in foster care

One escaped Casey County inmate back in custody; police still searching for other

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Obituaries

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