14 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County on Thursday

Thursday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland District Daily COVID-19 Case Summary County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 31.00 2.00 29.00 1,798.00 52.00 1,881.00 979.59 5.00 5.00 2. Casey […]

Landon Walters pitches no-hitter in win over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Landon Walters pitched four innings and allowed no hits while striking out 13 of the 15 batters he faced as the Russell County JV team defeated Clinton County 10-0. Walter also drove in three runs for the Lakers, while Camden Carpenter, Bryce Cowell, Logan... Read More.

Russell County has 15 active COVID-19 cases

Wednesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.08%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 426 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Internet discounts available to Russell County families

Wednesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged eligible Kentuckians to apply for a newly available discount through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help temporarily reduce their cost of home internet services. The $3.2 […]

Russell County has 16 active COVID-19 cases

Wednesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.15%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 426 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Laker JV team defeats Wayne County 3-1 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers JV team picked up a 3-1 win over Wayne County last night. Lincoln Helm pitched 3 1/3 innings, giving up just one run on three hits and striking out 5. Camden Carpenter entered in relief, pitching 2/3 of an inning... Read More.

Luttrell pitches shutout victory over Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers picked up their third victory in a row last night, as junior Cody Luttrell pitched a complete game shutout and struck out 11 batters en route to a 10-0 victory over Wayne County. The Lakers opened the game up in... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball defeats Adair County 10-1 on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

On Senior Night, Russell County Lady Lakers Senior Natalie Hart put on a strong pitching performance, striking out 10 batters in seven innings of work and only allowing one run to help lead the Lady Lakers to a 10-1 victory over Adair County. The... Read More.

Russell County May Fiscal Court meeting recap

Tuesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS News about the meeting.

Russell County has 11 active COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.25%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 426 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

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14 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County on Thursday

Landon Walters pitches no-hitter in win over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County has 15 active COVID-19 cases

Internet discounts available to Russell County families

Russell County has 16 active COVID-19 cases

Laker JV team defeats Wayne County 3-1 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Luttrell pitches shutout victory over Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball defeats Adair County 10-1 on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County May Fiscal Court meeting recap

Russell County has 11 active COVID-19 cases

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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