Casey County schools to use NTI days this week

Monday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

Casey County Schools are among multiple school districts that have either closed completely or are utilizing NTI (non-traditional instruction) days with significant increases in COVID-19 cases occurring. Casey County will use NTI days this week […]

Russell County unemployment drops one percent

Monday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate dropped one percent from July 2020 to July 2021 according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate last month was 5.4 percent, down from 6.4 percent the year […]

Russell County has 178 active COVID cases

Monday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

Friday was another record high day of positive COVID-19 cases reported for the Lake Cumberland area (429). We are now at the highest transmission rate for this virus that our region has seen during this […]

RCMS Girls Basketball wins at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams went on the road to Casey County and came away with victories on Thursday. The 7th grade team took home a 43-12 victory with Camdin Cooper leading the scoring with 13 points and Addy Abrell scoring... Read More.

Russell County Hospital battles surge of COVID cases

Thursday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The number of COVID cases in Russell County has increased sharply over the last few weeks On July 16, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported that there were no active cases in the county. […]

38 new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County Wednesday

Thursday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 13.16%. Deaths: We are sad to report 2 new deaths since our last report. We have experienced a total of 501 deaths resulting in a 1.83% mortality rate (about 1 in […]

33 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Russell County Tuesday

Wednesday, August 25 by Sean Hammond

We are continuing to schedule appointments for the additional dose of vaccine for the immunocompromised groups that have been identified as needing another dose. Those groups include persons who: are receiving active cancer treatment for […]

Boys soccer wins at home, girls fall at Washington County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Boys Soccer team came away with a 7-1 victory at home Tuesday night over Allen County - Scottsville. The girls went on the road to Washington County and fell by a score of 3-1. The boys are now 3-4 on the... Read More.

Volleyball falls at Taylor County, JV wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team fell at Taylor County Tuesday night 3-0. The Lady Lakers fell by scores of 25-18, 25-13, and 25-19. The Lady Lakers are now 2-3 on the season. The JV team picked up a 2-1 win over Taylor County. The... Read More.

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Casey County schools to use NTI days this week

Russell County unemployment drops one percent

Russell County has 178 active COVID cases

RCMS Girls Basketball wins at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Hospital battles surge of COVID cases

38 new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County Wednesday

33 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Russell County Tuesday

Boys soccer wins at home, girls fall at Washington County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Volleyball falls at Taylor County, JV wins | 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