Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see rise in unemployment

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Unemployment figures rose in Russell County and across the Lake Cumberland area last month. Unemployment rose 1.2 percent in Russell County last month, compared to September 2023. Unemployment in Russell County came in at 5.9 […]

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through school partners

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through partnerships Russell County Schools utilizes with mental health agencies. The school district approved its trauma-informed care plan at a recent board meeting which […]

Adair County opts out of medical cannabis

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

The Adair County Fiscal Court voted to approve an ordinance that would prohibit medical cannabis operations within the county at its most recent meeting. The Adair Fiscal Court voted to approve the ordinance with magistrate […]

KSP investigating Monroe County fire that claimed life of infant

Wednesday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating a fire at a home in nearby Monroe County that claimed the life of an 8-month-old infant. State Police say the fire occurred Monday afternoon at a home […]

Russell County Hospital receives clean audit report

Wednesday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital received a clean audit report for fiscal year 2023 at yesterday’s board of directors meeting. The hospital contracted with the accounting firm Blue & Co, out of Louisville to perform the audit […]

Cumberland County man facing federal charges after allegedly setting fire at Burkesville City Hall

Tuesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

A Cumberland County man is facing federal arson charges in connection with a fire that damaged Burkesville City Hall in 2020. A federal grand jury indicted 47-year-old Nathan Riddle earlier this month, charging him with […]

Lady Laker Volleyball upset in district semifinals by Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team was upset in the district semifinals last night by the host Clinton County Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Bulldogs came in as the #5 seed in the district tournament and defeated the top-seeded Lady Lakers last night, ending... Read More.

Greensburg man killed in Adair County collision; two others taken to hospital

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

A collision Saturday night in Adair County claimed the life of a Greensburg man. According to Kentucky State Police, 54-year-old Chad Pegg of Greensburg died as a result of the collision. State Police say Pegg […]

Russell County saw rise in deer-related collisions last year

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Fall and winter often means an increase in deer near roadways, which increases the risk of collisions involving deer. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 20 deer-related collisions were reported last year in Russell County. […]

Lady Laker Volleyball takes on Clinton County in district semifinals tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team is back in action tonight, taking on the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs in the 16th District Tournament semifinals. The Lady Lakers will take on the Lady Bulldogs at Clinton County High School this evening beginning at 5:30.... Read More.

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Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see rise in unemployment

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through school partners

Adair County opts out of medical cannabis

KSP investigating Monroe County fire that claimed life of infant

Russell County Hospital receives clean audit report

Cumberland County man facing federal charges after allegedly setting fire at Burkesville City Hall

Lady Laker Volleyball upset in district semifinals by Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Greensburg man killed in Adair County collision; two others taken to hospital

Russell County saw rise in deer-related collisions last year

Lady Laker Volleyball takes on Clinton County in district semifinals tonight | 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