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Russell County in the green on latest COVID map

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department currently has all of the counties, including Russell County, in the district in the “green” level of community spread. This is based on the CDC Community Spread model. This […]

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas gives an update on latest happenings in the city

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas speaks to WJRS News after the Russell Springs City Council meeting Thursday night. [cpm-player skin=”classic-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”https://lakercountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Eddie-Thomas-Nov-12.m4a”]Eddie Thomas Nov 12[/cpm-item] [/cpm-player]

Latest School Attendance Numbers

WJRS News spoke to Superintendent Michael Ford this morning about attendance numbers in the school district. While the district wide attendance is holding steady at just over 92%, the Russell County High School has an […]

Latest Rescue Squad Happenings

Russell County Rescue Squad Commander Rick Godbey talked with WJRS News about the squad’s recent activities and what’s been happening as of late with the volunteer group…