5 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.15%. Deaths: We are sad to report 5 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 417 deaths resulting in a 1.91% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]
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Lakers JV team wins on the road at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Lakers JV baseball team picked up an 11-3 victory on the road at Adair County Monday night. Camden Carpenter picked up the win on the mound for the Lakers, pitching three innings while giving up just one run on two hits... Read More.
Laker Baseball defeats Daviess County over the weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Nathan Lawson allowed just one run over seven innings on the mound for Russell County as the Lakers defeated Daviess County on Saturday to move to 12-3 on the season. Lawson gave up six hits and struck out eight batters to pick up the... Read More.
Russell County sees decrease in unemployment
Russell County saw a decrease in unemployment last month compared to the same time period last year, according to data released from the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 6.3 […]
Lakers pick up district win over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Lakers picked up their eighth consecutive win with a 5-1 victory over district foe Clinton County on Thursday. The Lakers led 4-0 after three innings and were able to finish out the victory in the team's home opener. Cody Luttrell pitched... Read More.
Lady Laker Softball defeats Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team defeated Clinton County on Thursday by a score of 4-3. The Lady Lakers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, and were able to hang on to pick up a crucial district victory. Natalie Hart picked up... Read More.
Remains found in Hart County are those of missing Green County man
Human remains found in Hart County over the weekend belong to those of a Green County man who was reported missing in December, according to Kentucky State Police. The Kentucky State Police Post 3 have […]
Dolly Parton Imagination Library coming to Russell County
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which provides a book each month to children under the age of five, is coming to Russell County. Russell County Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke to WJRS News about the […]
RCHS teams shut out Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County High School Lakers Baseball varsity and junior varsity squads, along with the Lady Laker Softball team, produced shutouts of district rival Cumberland County Tuesday night. Russell County 16 - Cumberland County 0 (Varsity baseball) Nick Aaron pitched a four-hit shutout while... Read More.
KSP investigating fatal collision in Casey County
Liberty, KY (April 19, 2021) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 was notified on April 16th, 2021 at 5:55 AM of a three vehicle fatal collision that occurred on west KY 70 in Casey County. […]