KDPH reports 20 COVID cases in Russell County

Wednesday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

According to data from the Kentucky Department for Public Health, the number of reported COVID cases in Russell County last week was 20, down from 24 the week prior. The department reported just shy of […]

Russell County now “abnormally dry”

Wednesday, October 5 by Derek Aaron

After not being in a drought since late July, most of Russell County is now “abnormally dry,” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor and the National Weather Service. All of neighboring Adair, Casey, and Pulaski […]

Lady Laker Volleyball falls to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team fell to Wayne County last night. Varsity fell 2-0, losing the first set 25-20 before losing the second set 25-17. Briley Murray led the Lady Lakers with 11 kills, followed by Kenzie Kelsey and Aysha Sutton with... Read More.

Glover discusses County Clerk Saturday hours

Tuesday, October 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Clerk Patti Glover recently spoke to WJRS News about new Saturday hours for the Clerk’s Office and plans for the future to make the office more accessible to Russell County residents on Saturdays.

Plan announced for Russell County November Election

Monday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The November General Election Plan for Russell County has been announced. According to Russell County Clerk Patti Glover, precinct voting will be back in effect for the November General Election. Four voting locations will be […]

Russell County native Burton graduates from Academy of Police Supervision

Monday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Evan Burton was among 24 law enforcement officers to graduate from the Kentucky Academy of Police Supervision last week. The academy is also known as the Sergeant’s Academy and is a three-week, 122-hour […]

Russell County, most of region in low level of COVID spread

Monday, October 3 by Derek Aaron

Russell County continues to be “green” in the latest COVID community level map released by the state’s department for public health. In the Lake Cumberland District, Russell County is joined by Adair, Taylor, Pulaski, Clinton, […]

Bridge work to affect KY 80 travelers in Adair County starting today

Monday, October 3 by Derek Aaron

Travelers are reminded that KY 80 in neighboring Adair County is being reduced to one lane, starting today, as crews perform bridge maintenance, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office in Somerset. Work […]

Late UK/Laurel County Great Lisa Collins to be Honored on December 10th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Once Valerie Still found out that former University of Kentucky teammate Lisa Collins had passed away at age 59, she knew she wanted to do something special for Collins’ legacy. Still is UK’s all-time leading scorer with 2,763 points points and... Read More.

RCMS Lady Lakers take 2 of 3 over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams took 2 of 3 over Cumberland County on Friday. The 8th grade team won 39-30 with Kenna Ccamaque finishing with 10 points and Camdin Cooper and Madelyn Roy each adding 9. The 7th grade team... Read More.

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KDPH reports 20 COVID cases in Russell County

Russell County now “abnormally dry”

Lady Laker Volleyball falls to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Glover discusses County Clerk Saturday hours

Plan announced for Russell County November Election

Russell County native Burton graduates from Academy of Police Supervision

Russell County, most of region in low level of COVID spread

Bridge work to affect KY 80 travelers in Adair County starting today

Late UK/Laurel County Great Lisa Collins to be Honored on December 10th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Lakers take 2 of 3 over Cumberland 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