Laker Golf defeats Cumberland County on Senior Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf Team defeated Cumberland County on Senior Day Monday. It was Senior Day for the lone senior on the Laker Golf Team, Bentley Perkerson. Perkerson shot the top score for the Lakers, who came out on top with a 168 to Cumberland... Read More.

Russell County 4-H shows out at state shooting sports competition

Monday, September 12 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County 4-H participants brought home trophies over the weekend from the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Competition, the culminating event for the state 4-H Shooting Sports program. Individually, Brayden Popplewell won first place […]

Russell County woman flown to UK after single-vehicle accident last week

Monday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County woman was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital following a single-vehicle collision last week. The accident occurred last Tuesday near the Russell County/Casey County line on Highway 127 when 58-year-old Deborah […]

County clerk’s office, closed due to sickness, to reopen Tuesday

Monday, September 12 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Clerk’s Office continues to be closed today due to sickness, according to County Clerk Patti Glover. The office, which has been closed since Friday, is scheduled to reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, September 13th […]

Russell County is yellow in latest COVID map

Monday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is in the yellow in the latest COVID community level map released by the state’s department for public health. Adair and Pulaski join Russell County in the yellow category, indicating a medium level […]

Illness closes county clerk’s office; will reopen next Tuesday

Friday, September 9 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Clerk’s Office is closed today through Monday, September 12th due to sickness, according to County Clerk Patti Glover. The office is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, September 13th during regular business hours.

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Clinton County for first time since 2017 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team came away with a big win Thursday night, defeating district rival Clinton County for the first time since 2017. The last several matches have been close, but this time, Russell County came out on top over the... Read More.

Laker Football to host homecoming game against Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will look to rebound from back-to-back losses when they host the Casey County Rebels at Finley Field tonight. The Lakers enter at 1-2 to take on the Rebels, who enter at 2-1, for a homecoming game tonight. Russell... Read More.

Russell County Covid numbers down from last week

Thursday, September 8 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 39 new Covid cases in Russell County this week, down from 71 a week ago. Neighboring Wayne County recorded the highest number of Covid cases in the Lake […]

Russell County Extension Office welcomes new agent

Wednesday, September 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Extension Office has welcomed a new agent. Megan Gullett assumed the role of Family and Consumer Sciences agent at the Russell County Extension Office at the beginning of September. She said she’s […]

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Laker Golf defeats Cumberland County on Senior Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 4-H shows out at state shooting sports competition

Russell County woman flown to UK after single-vehicle accident last week

County clerk’s office, closed due to sickness, to reopen Tuesday

Russell County is yellow in latest COVID map

Illness closes county clerk’s office; will reopen next Tuesday

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Clinton County for first time since 2017 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football to host homecoming game against Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Covid numbers down from last week

Russell County Extension Office welcomes new agent

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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