New report projects Russell County population to grow by 2025

Wednesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

A new report by the Kentucky State Data Center projects Russell County’s population to continue to grow by 2025, eventually crossing 18,000 population before declining again. The data center released a report last week detailing […]

53 COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Wednesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 53 new COVID-19 cases in Russell County last week. That number is down from the last two weeks, in which 57 cases were reported the week prior and […]

Laker Golf defeats Wayne County at Lakewood Country Club | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team came away with a victory over Wayne County in a match held at Lakewood Country Club on Tuesday. The Lakers finished with a team score of 166, coming away with a four-stroke victory over the Cardinals. Daylon Blevins led the... Read More.

RCHS Soccer teams fall in season openers to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School soccer teams opened the season with losses against Casey County Monday night. Hosting the home openers, the Lady Laker soccer team fell 7-3 to the Lady Rebels. Adriana Thomas scored each of the three goals for Russell County. In... Read More.

County lowers tax rate for first time since 1994

Tuesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted to approve a measure Monday night that would lower the county’s tax rate on real property for the first time since 1994. The county took the compensating rate, which […]

Russell County still in yellow on COVID map; Adair, Pulaski turn green

Monday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County remains yellow on the latest COVID spread map released by the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Meanwhile, neighboring Adair and Pulaski County have moved to green, indicating a low level of community spread […]

County holding surplus vehicle auction Friday

Thursday, August 4 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Fiscal Court will be holding a surplus vehicle auction this Friday at 9 a.m. at the Russell County Recycle Center. All items will be sold “as is” and the county reserves the […]

57 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

Wednesday, August 3 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 57 new COVID-19 cases in Russell County last week. Looking at case totals from neighboring counties, Pulaski County reported 126 cases, Wayne County reported 85, Adair County 55, […]

Brockman retires from County Clerk job, Glover appointed

Monday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

Sue Popplewell Brockman announced her retirement Monday morning, and Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson appointed County Clerk-Elect Patti Glover as the new county clerk. Glover won a crowded Republican primary in May and is […]

Russell County yellow in new COVID map; no more green counties

Monday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is in the yellow category on the new COVID-19 community level map as the entire state is now either yellow or red. Russell County’s yellow level indicates a medium level of community spread. […]

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New report projects Russell County population to grow by 2025

53 COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Laker Golf defeats Wayne County at Lakewood Country Club | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Soccer teams fall in season openers to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County lowers tax rate for first time since 1994

Russell County still in yellow on COVID map; Adair, Pulaski turn green

County holding surplus vehicle auction Friday

57 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

Brockman retires from County Clerk job, Glover appointed

Russell County yellow in new COVID map; no more green counties

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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