Russell County again reports no COVID cases

Tuesday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County once again reported no COVID-19 cases last week. The latest report from the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows Russell County to be among 10 counties in the state with no reported cases […]

Long-time Clinton County basketball coach stepping down | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

Clinton County High School Boys Basketball Coach Todd Messer has announced he is stepping down from his position as coach of the Bulldogs after 16 seasons. Messer finishes his career as the school's all-time winningest coach, beginning his tenure in 2006. He leaves the... Read More.

No new COVID cases in Russell County last week

Wednesday, April 27 by Zac Oakes

No new COVID cases were reported in Russell County last week, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Around 3,000 cases were reported statewide last week. Neighboring Pulaski County had the most cases in […]

Lady Laker Softball picks up win over Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team picked up a win over Monroe County Monday night by a score of 3-2. The Lady Lakers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning by way of a 3-run double by Mallie McQueary. Monroe... Read More.

Casey County student charged after racial incident at school

Monday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

A Casey County Middle School student is facing charges after video circulated of a student assaulting and strangling another student. The student, who was White, reportedly held a Black student in a headlock while using […]

Russell County sees more than one percent drop in unemployment from a year ago

Monday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate dropped more than one percent from the same time period last year according to a new report from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate in the month of […]

KY 61 to be reduced to one lane in Adair County beginning today

Monday, April 25 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset is reminding drivers that beginning today, Monday, April 25, KY 61 in neighboring Adair County will be reduced to one lane at the Russell Creek bridge […]

County to receive nearly $32 million for road projects

Friday, April 22 by Derek Aaron

Russell County is set to receive nearly $32 million in funding for road and infrastructure projects, according to the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort. As part of the 2022 through 2024 biennial highway construction plan, […]

Russell County Schools receive grant to assist with homeless students

Thursday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools recently received a grant to assist with homeless students in the district. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the district received a grant for just over $72,000 through the […]

One COVID-19 case reported in county last week

Thursday, April 21 by Derek Aaron

Just one COVID-19 case was reported in Russell County last week, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The one case comes a week after Russell County reported no COVID cases. Russell County remains […]

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Russell County again reports no COVID cases

Long-time Clinton County basketball coach stepping down | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

No new COVID cases in Russell County last week

Lady Laker Softball picks up win over Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Casey County student charged after racial incident at school

Russell County sees more than one percent drop in unemployment from a year ago

KY 61 to be reduced to one lane in Adair County beginning today

County to receive nearly $32 million for road projects

Russell County Schools receive grant to assist with homeless students

One COVID-19 case reported in county last week

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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