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Community blood drive takes place today

Thursday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County community blood drive takes place today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Every donor will receive a limited-edition long-sleeve […]

County receives grant to place security officer at hospital

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

The county recently received a grant that will provide funds to place a security officer at Russell County Hospital. The county and the hospital have been working on the grant for a while, and Judge […]

Branscum receives third place in state art contest

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School student Porter Branscum received third place in the Kentucky Association of Counties “I Love My Kentucky County” art contest. Branscum’s painting of Rockhouse Bottom in Creelsboro earned third place out of […]

Laker Band takes 3rd place at state

Monday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band finished 3rd place at state finals over the weekend. Murray High School took home the Class AAA championship, and Taylor County finished as runner-up. Adair County finished 4th, LaRue County finished 5th, […]

21st annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival taking place this weekend

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

The 21st annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival is set to get underway this weekend. The festival is held annually during the third weekend of August at the KOA campground in the Eli community. Each year, […]

Russell-Adair Football game will take place at Lindsey Wilson University | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County vs Adair County football game to open the regular season will now take place at Lindsey Wilson University's Parnell Family Stadium. Adair County was set to host the game this year, but due to ongoing renovations at Adair County's field, the... Read More.

Drive-thru voting for SKRECC Board seat takes place tomorrow

Tuesday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

Drive-thru voting for the District 1 South Kentucky RECC Board seat will take place tomorrow at the RECC office in Jamestown. Drive-thru voting will take place from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. tomorrow. The South […]

Baseball region tournament draw will take place tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The 4th Region Baseball tournament draw will take place tomorrow. As the winners of the 16th District, Russell County will face a district runner-up. The Lakers will open play in the 4th Region Tournament on Monday against Franklin-Simpson, South Warren, or Warren East. Stay... Read More.

Spring burning restrictions remain in place

Tuesday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

Local fire officials are reminding residents that spring burning restrictions remain in place. State law prohibits burning between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Burning is not allowed to take place within 150 […]

7th grade conference tournament takes place Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

The Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic 7th grade basketball conference tournament will take place Saturday at Hart County Middle School. Russell County earned the 2-seed in the conference tournament, receiving a first-round bye. The Lakers will take on the winner of Adair County and... Read More.

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Community blood drive takes place today

County receives grant to place security officer at hospital

Branscum receives third place in state art contest

Laker Band takes 3rd place at state

21st annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival taking place this weekend

Russell-Adair Football game will take place at Lindsey Wilson University | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Drive-thru voting for SKRECC Board seat takes place tomorrow

Baseball region tournament draw will take place tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Spring burning restrictions remain in place

7th grade conference tournament takes place Saturday | 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