One death, 20 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County

Wednesday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

One new death and 20 new cases of COVID were reported in Russell County on Tuesday as the county now has 91 active cases with three hospitalized. IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in […]

Russell County saw fewer auto collisions, more fatalities in 2020

Wednesday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

New data from multiple state agencies showed that Russell County had fewer automobile collisions in 2020 compared to 2019, but more fatalities. The report notes 274 traffic accidents in Russell County in 2020 compared to […]

Russell County has 93 active COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, October 5 by Sean Hammond

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 […]

KSP looking for man accused of rape; could be in Russell County

Monday, October 4 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police are attempting to locate a man accused of rape, incest, and strangulation. Michael D. Foster may be in Russell County or the Sturgis area of Union County, according to state police. Foster […]

Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

Monday, October 4 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County residents were indicted by an Adair County grand jury last week. Those indicted were: Ronald D. Bunch of Jamestown, charged with strangulation first degree, being a persistent felony offender and assault fourth […]

20 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County on Friday

Monday, October 4 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 […]

Girls soccer falls to Clinton County in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Girls Soccer team fell 4-3 to Clinton County in the 16th District Tournament with the game going down to penalty kicks on Saturday. With the loss, the Lady Lakers season comes to an end. The team finishes with a record of... Read More.

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One death, 20 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County

Russell County saw fewer auto collisions, more fatalities in 2020

Russell County has 93 active COVID-19 cases

KSP looking for man accused of rape; could be in Russell County

Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

20 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County on Friday

Girls soccer falls to Clinton County in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

32 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Thursday

Volleyball falls short against Clinton County; defeated Metcalfe on Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Football wins 1 of 2 over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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