RCMS soccer opens season by splitting matchup with Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Soccer teams opened their seasons against Whitley County last night. The girls picked up a win 4-2, while the boys fell short by a score of 4-0.

RCMS Volleyball defeats Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball team took on Metcalfe County Thursday night. Eighth and seventh grade squad each won 2-0. The sixth grade squad fell short 2-1.

Russell County Hospital first hospital in state to receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Thursday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has been selected as the first hospital in the state of Kentucky to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. RCH CEO Patrick Branco told WJRS News that the vaccine arrived Thursday […]

Lakers and Lady Lakers defeat Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

On Senior Night, the Lakers and Lady Lakers came away with victories over Monroe County in a doubleheader at Laker Gym. In the first game, the Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Falcons 80-73 in triple overtime. Seniors Juliah Bault and Star Marcum led the... Read More.

Laker Bowling Team picks up win over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team traveled to Phillips Lane to take on the Green County Dragons. The Lakers finished with 7 wins and 0 losses. High scores for the boys were Zack Kean 265, Dylan Stringer and Jason Womack 211, Nick Blakey 201,... Read More.

Fatal ATV collision in Adair County

Tuesday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

On Monday, March 1st, 2021 at 4:02pm, Adair County 911 received a call of a collision between a vehicle and an ATV. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office, along with emergency services, was dispatched to Burton […]

Laker Girl-Boy Doubleheader versus Monroe County Tonight at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 2 by WJRS Staff

The Lakers and Lady Lakers will host Monroe County tonight in a girl-boy doubleheader at Russell County High School. The Lady Lakers (11-9) and the Lady Falcons (8-6) will get underway at 6 o'clock. The Laker boys (10-11) and the Falcon boys (3-15) will... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers to celebrate homecoming, senior night tonight vs. Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

Tonight will be a special night for five seniors on the Russell County High School Lakers and Lady Lakers basketball teams. Tonight is senior night as the Lakers and Lady Lakers face off in a double-header against Monroe County. Lady Laker seniors are Juliah... Read More.

3 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County on Saturday

Monday, March 1 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 5.56%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 358 deaths resulting in a 1.77% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

RCMS Volleyball results vs Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball team went on the road to Green County Monday. 6th grade team won 21-11, 21-5 7th grade lost 2-1 (22-20 RC, GC 21-7, GC 22-20) 8th grade lost 21-13, 21-7

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RCMS soccer opens season by splitting matchup with Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Volleyball defeats Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Hospital first hospital in state to receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Lakers and Lady Lakers defeat Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling Team picks up win over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fatal ATV collision in Adair County

Laker Girl-Boy Doubleheader versus Monroe County Tonight at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers to celebrate homecoming, senior night tonight vs. Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

3 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County on Saturday

RCMS Volleyball results vs Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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