KSP investigating wreck involving ambulance in Adair County

Thursday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 15 responded to a two vehicle injury collision that occurred at the intersection of KY 206 and Haven Hills Cemetery Road at 9:56amCT on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Michael […]

Russell County EMS awarded grant for education and training

Tuesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County EMS is among seven recipients statewide for a grant from the Kentucky Office of Rural Health. The funds aim to support local education and training efforts focused on automated external defibrillators (AEDs), CPR […]

Lakers fall at home to Rockcastle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers fell to Rockcastle County at home on Monday by a score of 3-1, snapping the Lakers' winning streak at 7. The Lakers loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, but couldn't capitalize as the... Read More.

Hart pitches no-hitter as Lakers win 14-0 over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

In the final home game of the season for the Lady Lakers, the team's three seniors had big performances as part of a 14-0 Russell County win over Casey County. Natalie Hart threw a no-hitter over five innings, walking two and striking out seven.... Read More.

Three active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.61%. Deaths: We are sad to report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 435 deaths resulting in a 1.94% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known cases. This compares with a 1.47% mortality rate at... Read More.

10 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.62%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 432 deaths resulting in a 1.93% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Lakers win doubleheader over Adair County, Franklin-Simpson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers were victorious in both games of a doubleheader on Saturday. The Lakers defeated Adair County 11-1 with Cody Luttrell picking up the win on the mound. Luttrell pitched five innings, giving up just one run on five hits and striking... Read More.

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KSP investigating wreck involving ambulance in Adair County

Russell County EMS awarded grant for education and training

Lakers fall at home to Rockcastle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hart pitches no-hitter as Lakers win 14-0 over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Three active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

10 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Lakers win doubleheader over Adair County, Franklin-Simpson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball wins on the road at Marion County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

COVID death reported in Russell County on Wednesday

Joe Flanagan, age 66, Formerly of Russell County

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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