Russell County has 48th COVID-19 death

Tuesday, August 3 by Zac Oakes

A new report issued by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department states that a recent audit from the state has confirmed a previously unreported COVID-19 death in Russell County, the 48th COVID-19 related death in […]

Russell County Hospital re-implementing COVID restrictions

Monday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

As the number of COVID cases rise in the community and Russell County is now in the red in terms of community transmission of the virus, Russell County Hospital is re-implementing COVID restrictions to ensure […]

10 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County on Friday

Monday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported 10 new COVID cases since the last report on Tuesday. Russell County now has 35 active cases of COVID-19 with one person being hospitalized. Pulaski County has 193 […]

Russell County has moderate community transmission of COVID-19

Wednesday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has moderate community transmission of COVID-19, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The CDC is recommending that people, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear masks indoors in areas of substantial or high […]

Now 19 active cases of COVID in Russell County

Wednesday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

There are now 19 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County as of a health department report Tuesday evening and all are self-isolated. The Lake Cumberland District Health Department released a report Tuesday evening showing […]

Russell County 12U Softball team takes down Nebraska in second round | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 12U Softball team won their second round matchup in the Central Region Tournament by defeating Nebraska 8-0. Brylie Jo Hardwick picked up the win for the Russell County squad, pitching a no-hitter and striking out nine batters. Madelyn Roy led the... Read More.

13 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Monday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department recorded 13 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County last week. All 13 cases are self-isolated according to the health department report. 238 new cases were reported in the […]

Russell County 12U All Star Softball team wins opening game, plays at 9 a.m. Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 12U All Star Softball team picked up a victory in the opening round of the Central Region Tournament Sunday, defeating Team Illinois by a score of 6-0. Pitcher Briley Jo Hardwick finished the game with seven strikeouts, and Camdin Cooper led... Read More.

Russell County Hospital holds 40th anniversary celebration

Wednesday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is celebrating its 40th birthday. The hospital opened in July 1981, being a staple of Russell County’s healthcare infrastructure since. The anniversary celebration included a speech from Dr. Rick Miles about the […]

Russell County Schools to provide basic school supplies for students

Tuesday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District will provide basic school supplies for students this upcoming school year, like they did last year, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford made the announcement during Monday’s Board of Education […]

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Russell County has 48th COVID-19 death

Russell County Hospital re-implementing COVID restrictions

10 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County on Friday

Russell County has moderate community transmission of COVID-19

Now 19 active cases of COVID in Russell County

Russell County 12U Softball team takes down Nebraska in second round | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

13 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Russell County 12U All Star Softball team wins opening game, plays at 9 a.m. Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Hospital holds 40th anniversary celebration

Russell County Schools to provide basic school supplies for students

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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