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Russell County at 86 active COVID cases

Monday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]

Russell County Soccer loses in regional tournament to South Warren | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team fell in the first round of the 4th Region Tournament to South Warren on Sunday by a score of 10-0. The Lakers season comes to an end with a final record of 7-10-2, while winning the 16th District.

Russell County man arrested in Adair County

Friday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County late Thursday night. William Grayson Riggins, age 27, of Russell Springs, was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and charged with criminal trespassing first degree […]

12 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County Thursday

Friday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]

Report: Russell County law enforcement investigated 159 assault cases last year

Thursday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County law enforcement investigated 159 assault cases last year, according to new data released by the Kentucky State Police. That’s down from 2019, when local law enforcement investigated 172 total assault cases. Of those […]

Lady Laker Volleyball travels to Wayne County Friday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will travel to Wayne County Friday night for a matchup with the Lady Cardinals. The match is set to begin at 5 p.m. CT. The two teams met at the beginning of the season, with the Lady... Read More.

Estimated 4 inches of rainfall in northern Russell County

Thursday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Heavy rainfall hit Russell County yesterday, and some radar estimated northern Russell County and southern Casey County received about 4 inches of rainfall. Radar is estimating 4” rain amounts in southern Casey and northern Russell […]

One death, 80 active COVID cases reported in Russell County Wednesday

Thursday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Of today’s 220 reported cases, 191 (87%) were unvaccinated and 42 of today’s cases (19%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Russell County native recognized at LWC Homecoming ceremonies

Thursday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Garmoline Carpenter, of Russell Springs was named an Honorary Alumna, posthumously, at Lindsey Wilson College during the college’s homecoming ceremonies last weekend. Her son, Dante and granddaughter, Elise accepted the award on her behalf Garmoline […]

Russell County man sentenced to 18 years in prison

Wednesday, October 6 by Sean Hammond

A Russell County man has entered a plea of guilty to several drug related charges in Wayne County and has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Barney Warner, age 36 of Russell Springs entered […]