Russell County vaccine appointments full

Tuesday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department announced that the slots for COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Russell County for an upcoming clinic were filled quickly Tuesday morning. “In our first hour, we had over 51,000 attempted […]

Laker Boys Bowling defeats Green County this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

On Saturday, the Laker bowling team hosted the Green County Dragons. The Lakers finished with 7 wins and 0 losses. High scores were Zack Kean - 248, Dylan Stringer - 236, Jason Womack - 203, Nate Eysenbach - 202, and Nick Blakey - 200.... Read More.

Russell County has one of highest unemployment rates in the area

Thursday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has one of the highest unemployment rates in the area, according to a report released from the Kentucky Center for Statistics on Thursday. Russell County reported an unemployment rate of 6.6 in December […]

Russell County Schools planning to hire another ESL teacher

Wednesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will use federal funding from the last economic relief bill to hire another English as a Second Language Teacher. Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district has many students who are not […]

RCHS Boys Bowling opens season against Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

The Mighty Laker Bowling team opened its season at home on Saturday, hosting the Taylor Co Cardinals. The Laker Boys defeated Taylor County 7 games to 0. High scores for the boys were Zack Kean - 256 ; Jared Melson - 254 ; Jason... Read More.

Six new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Tuesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.93%. Deaths: We are sad to report 2 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 316 deaths resulting in a 1.83% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

RCMS Basketball defeated by Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 7th and 8th grade basketball teams fell short against Casey County Monday night. 7th graders lost 49-37 and eighth graders lost 54-50 in overtime.

KSP investigating human remains found in Metcalfe County

Friday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Edmonton, KY (January 22, 2021) – On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at approximately 9:45am, the Kentucky State Police, Post 15 received a call of human remains being found in a wooded area on Edwin Williams […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers take on Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers basketball teams will travel to Casey County tonight to take on the Rebels. The Lady Lakers will tip off at 5:30 p.m. CT with the boys game to follow. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, media are prohibited from... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall to Mercer County Thursday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers basketball team (4-3) fell to Mercer County (4-1) on Thursday by a score of 65-58. Juliah Bault led the Lady Lakers with 20 points, followed by Star Marcum with 14 and Hannah Yates with 13. Maleah Preston added eight... Read More.

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Russell County vaccine appointments full

Laker Boys Bowling defeats Green County this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County has one of highest unemployment rates in the area

Russell County Schools planning to hire another ESL teacher

RCHS Boys Bowling opens season against Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Six new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

RCMS Basketball defeated by Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KSP investigating human remains found in Metcalfe County

Lakers, Lady Lakers take on Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to Mercer County Thursday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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