Russell County now yellow on new COVID map
Russell County is now yellow on the new COVID map released by the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The new map released over the weekend shows Russell County in the yellow, or medium COVID level. […]
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Pursuit in Casey County lands Eubank woman in jail
A vehicle pursuit on Saturday that began in neighboring Casey County ended in the arrest of a Eubank woman, according to Kentucky State Police. Shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday, a KSP Trooper performed a traffic […]
Russell County 11U All Stars win state, headed to regionals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County 11U All-Stars baseball team won the West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Championship in Owensboro over the weekend, defeating Owensboro Western by a score of 4-1. The team will now advance to the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament next Thursday in Lexington.
Adair County man dies in logging accident
An Adair County man died Wednesday as a result of a logging accident off Tower Road on Highway 206 has taken the life on an Adair County man. Tony Burton, age 53, was using a […]
Russell County remains in moderate drought
Despite rainfall that came through the area this week, Russell County remains in a moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor and the National Weather Service. Much of the south central Kentucky area remains […]
Wayne County man arrested after biting someone, making bomb threats outside Walmart
A Wayne County man was arrested Thursday morning after reportedly biting someone and making bomb threats outside Walmart in Monticello. According to Monticello Police, officers were dispatched to the parking lot of Walmart for reports […]
A wet/dry vote could be coming to Clinton County
A wet/dry vote could be coming to Clinton County. According to the Clinton County News, a local citizen has filed a letter of intent with the county clerk’s office noting that she intends to gather […]
Wilson says Russell County tourism strong over Independence Day weekend
Independence Day is typically a popular holiday for visitors to vacation to Lake Cumberland, and Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said this past weekend was no exception. Wilson said the annual Lakefest in Jamestown, […]
46 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week
The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 46 new COVID cases in Russell County last week. Neighboring Pulaski County was among the highest in the state with 112 new cases last week, while neighboring Adair […]
Russell County native Steve Payne lands job at Cleveland State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County native Steve Payne has landed a new job as special assistant to the head coach at Cleveland State University. Payne brings over 30 years of collegiate basketball coaching experience to Cleveland State, and most recently served as an assistant coach for the... Read More.