51 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Wednesday

Thursday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 32.44%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths since our last report. We have experienced a total of 855 deaths resulting in a 1.7% mortality rate (about 1 in […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road at Monroe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are on the road at Monroe County tonight. The 3-13 Lakers will take on the 4-14 Falcons in the first game. The 7-12 Lady Lakers will take on the 9-8 Lady Falcons in the nightcap.

Russell County students competing for LWC Begley Scholar Program

Wednesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County students are competing for the Begley Scholar program at Lindsey Wilson College. Gage Carnes and Makayla Melson are among 40 high school seniors from various parts of Kentucky, Tennessee and Nevada that […]

29 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Russell County Tuesday

Wednesday, January 26 by Sean Hammond

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 33%. Deaths: We regret we must report 2 new deaths since our last report. Tonight’s reported deaths include a McCreary County resident (unvaccinated) and a Pulaski County resident (unvaccinated). We have […]

West files to run for County Judge Executive; filing deadline for partisan offices has passed

Wednesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

Another candidate has joined the race for Russell County Judge Executive. Brent West, a Democrat, has filed to run for the office. West is the lone Democrat, so he will be unopposed in the primary, […]

Student stabbed at Adair County Middle School

Wednesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

A middle school student was reportedly stabbed by another student in a restroom Tuesday, according to a report from the Adair County Community Voice. The victim reportedly avoided serious injury, and the school was put […]

Russell County Schools remaining mask-optional

Tuesday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

While some school districts have re-introduced mask mandates, others have stuck with a mask-optional policy and Russell County Schools decided to continue with a mask-optional policy at Monday night’s board of education meeting. Russell County […]

7th and 8th graders defeat Hart County to advance in conference tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

The 7th and 8th grade Lakers easily defeated Hart County on Monday to advance in the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Tournament. The 7th graders won by a score of 50-16. It was Tanner Stringer and Cameron Bolin leading the way with 12... Read More.

46 new COVID cases reported in Russell County ; health dept says actual number is higher

Tuesday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 33.06%. Deaths: We are sad to report 2 new deaths since our last report. Tonight’s reported deaths include a Pulaski County resident (unvaccinated) and a Wayne County resident (unvaccinated). We have […]

Lady Lakers win, Lakers lose in district matchup at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers came away with a big district win Monday night at Cumberland County by a score of 51-39. The Lady Lakers started strong, jumping out to a 13-7 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Lady Panthers... Read More.

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51 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Wednesday

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road at Monroe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County students competing for LWC Begley Scholar Program

29 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Russell County Tuesday

West files to run for County Judge Executive; filing deadline for partisan offices has passed

Student stabbed at Adair County Middle School

Russell County Schools remaining mask-optional

7th and 8th graders defeat Hart County to advance in conference tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

46 new COVID cases reported in Russell County ; health dept says actual number is higher

Lady Lakers win, Lakers lose in district matchup at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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