Russell County sweeps Monroe in district soccer doubleheader | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 7 by Zac Oakes

In big district road games, the Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams came away with victories over Monroe County Tuesday night. In the first match, the Lady Lakers came away with a 2-1 win in double-overtime. Adriana Thomas scored during regulation, and... Read More.

Russell County with ‘medium’ level of Covid spread

Tuesday, September 6 by Derek Aaron

Russell County continues to be in the “yellow” category of Covid, indicating a medium level of community spread this week. The Lake Cumberland District Health Department currently has Casey County in the “red” or high […]

Lakers shut out on the road at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

In the first road game of the season, the Russell County Lakers struggled from the start and were defeated by the Barren County Trojans 41-0. Russell County falls to 1-2 on the season with the loss. The Lakers struggled in all three aspects of... Read More.

RCMS Lady Lakers sweep Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams swept Green County Thursday evening. The 6th grade team won 21-8 with Olivia Stephens scoring 9 points. The 7th grade team won 28-24 with Dori Ballou leading the scoring with 11 points. The 8th grade... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer falls to Taylor County, both teams in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team went on the road to Taylor County for a 2A tournament matchup that was postponed from earlier this week. The Lady Lakers struggled against the Lady Cardinals, one of the top teams in their district and region, falling by... Read More.

Russell County 4-H holding school supplies drive for EKY youth

Wednesday, August 31 by Derek Aaron

One of the pledges 4-H members make is that to higher service, and Russell County 4-H is currently holding a school supplies drive for youth in Eastern Kentucky whose lives were impacted by July’s flooding […]

Laker Volleyball dominant in win over district rival Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director. The Lady Laker Volleyball team returned to the court Tuesday night for a matchup with district rival Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers were dominant, winning... Read More.

Laker Golf picks up win over Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director. The Laker Golf team picked up a win over 16th District rival Metcalfe County on Tuesday in a match at Lakewood Country Club. Russell County... Read More.

Russell County 4-H’ers show out at state fair

Tuesday, August 30 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County 4-H youth entered exhibits in Cloverville at the Kentucky State Fair, which featured projects from around the state. In order to exhibit a 4-H project in Cloverville, 4-H’ers must first compete in […]

71 new Covid cases reported in Russell County

Tuesday, August 30 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 71 new COVID cases in Russell County on Monday. Neighboring Pulaski County was among the top 20 counties in the state with the highest number of Covid cases […]

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Russell County sweeps Monroe in district soccer doubleheader | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County with ‘medium’ level of Covid spread

Lakers shut out on the road at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Lakers sweep Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer falls to Taylor County, both teams in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 4-H holding school supplies drive for EKY youth

Laker Volleyball dominant in win over district rival Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf picks up win over Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 4-H’ers show out at state fair

71 new Covid cases reported in Russell County

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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