Around 500 remain without power in Russell County

Tuesday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

Around 500 customers remain without power in Russell County, according to data from South Kentucky RECC. The power outages stem from storms that came through the area late Sunday night and early Saturday morning. At […]

Line of storms cause damage, knocked out power to 700+ throughout county

Thursday, February 29 by Zac Oakes

A line of storms that made its way through the county yesterday morning brought high winds that knocked down trees and caused power outages throughout the community. South Kentucky RECC reported more than 700 power […]

SKRECC, Duo Broadband work to bring power, services back online following storm

Tuesday, June 27 by Derek Aaron

Following Sunday night’s severe thunderstorms, utility crews were once again called upon to bring power, phone, television, and internet services back online locally. As of Monday night, just under 2,000 Russell County South Kentucky RECC […]

Limited parking expected at LC Resource Management Office for solar power installation

Monday, June 5 by Derek Aaron

Parking will be limited at the Lake Cumberland Resource Management Office and Visitor Center in nearby Somerset during brief periods this month and in July while contractors install solar power at that location. The Corps […]

Gosser, Shearer power Lakers to region tournament win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers won a nail-biter in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament against the Warren East Raiders last night at Laker Field by a score of 8-7. In the rematch from last year's region championship, the Lakers were powered by... Read More.

Weekend winds cause power outages

Monday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Strong winds over the weekend caused another round of power outages across the area. At one point on Saturday, South Kentucky RECC was reporting more than 9,000 customers without power within its service area with […]

With power back on, LC State Park reopens Friday

Friday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

After being without electricity and closed for nearly a week due to last Friday’s windstorm, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park reopens today. While the park did suffer a power outage and many downed trees and […]

Less than 100 customers without power locally

Thursday, March 9 by Derek Aaron

Following last Friday’s windstorm, the work to restore electricity to the homes in Russell County continues today, while the number of South Kentucky RECC customers affected is now under 100 locally. With local lineman crew […]

SKRECC continuing to make progress on power outages

Wednesday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC is continuing to make progress on power outages in the area, although some Russell County residents are now on their 6th day without power. Mutual aid crews from states such as Georgia, […]

School attendance numbers continue to improve as homes get power back

Wednesday, March 8 by Derek Aaron

As power continues to come back on around the county, school attendance numbers improved as well on Tuesday to 92.34 percent, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford, who said he was pleased with […]

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Around 500 remain without power in Russell County

Line of storms cause damage, knocked out power to 700+ throughout county

SKRECC, Duo Broadband work to bring power, services back online following storm

Limited parking expected at LC Resource Management Office for solar power installation

Gosser, Shearer power Lakers to region tournament win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Weekend winds cause power outages

With power back on, LC State Park reopens Friday

Less than 100 customers without power locally

SKRECC continuing to make progress on power outages

School attendance numbers continue to improve as homes get power back

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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