Census data shows Russell County experiences population growth, increased diversity

Thursday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has experienced population growth over the last decade. On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released census information from the 2020 Census, which shows Russell County had a population growth of about 2.4 percent […]

Laker soccer teams split matchups at Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Boys and Girls Soccer teams opened their seasons at Monroe County yesterday. The girls fell short by a score of 3-1, with Samantha Betts-Jimenez scoring the team's lone goal. The boys team picked up a victory over the Falcons by a... Read More.

Russell County Schools adopting COVID-19 “Test to Stay” with parent permission

Tuesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

With parent permission, Russell County Schools will be adopting a COVID-19 “Test to Stay” program in regard to contact tracing on positive COVID-19 cases within the schools. The program, which is already operating in Green […]

Seven new cases of COVID in Russell County on Monday

Tuesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 10.78%. Deaths: We are sad to report 2 new deaths since our last report. We have experienced a total of 480 deaths resulting in a 1.96% mortality rate (about 1 in […]

Russell County with 42 active COVID cases

Monday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

There were 42 reported cases of COVID-19 in Russell County per the Lake Cumberland District Health Department report this weekend. Nine new cases were reported on Friday. All cases are self-isolated. 131 new cases were […]

Columbia man arrested by KSP, lodged in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested by Kentucky State Police Saturday and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Jeremy R. Boutwell, age 24, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested by Trooper Begley with the Kentucky State Police and lodged in the... Read More.

Russell County Rescue Squad receives more than $20,000 in grant

Friday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County, Kentucky – First responders nationwide are often the first to experience the effects of a crisis. As communities gradually recover from the pandemic, additional safety protocols and equipment needs have created new challenges […]

Federal, state, and local law enforcement investigating human trafficking in Pulaski County

Friday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY. (08/06/2021) – On Wednesday, 07/28/2021, a multi-site law enforcement operation took place at three business locations across Kentucky. Law Enforcement agencies have received complaints and tips related to illegal human trafficking, illegal immigration, […]

One new case of COVID in Russell County on Thursday

Friday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 57.00 1.00 56.00 2,008.00 56.00 2,121.00 1,104.57 13.00 13.00 2. Casey 52.00 2.00 50.00 1,536.00 42.00 1,630.00 1,008.73 […]

More than 7,000 Russell County residents have received COVID vaccine

Wednesday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

New data from the CDC shows that more than 7,000 Russell County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The data, which was updated Tuesday afternoon, shows that 7,016 Russell County […]

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Census data shows Russell County experiences population growth, increased diversity

Laker soccer teams split matchups at Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Schools adopting COVID-19 “Test to Stay” with parent permission

Seven new cases of COVID in Russell County on Monday

Russell County with 42 active COVID cases

Columbia man arrested by KSP, lodged in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Rescue Squad receives more than $20,000 in grant

Federal, state, and local law enforcement investigating human trafficking in Pulaski County

One new case of COVID in Russell County on Thursday

More than 7,000 Russell County residents have received COVID vaccine

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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