22-year-old RC Man Reportedly Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Friday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

A 22-year-old Russell County man passed away in a motorcycle accident on North Highway 127. Kentucky State Police is investigating the accident, but several social media posts confirm that the individual involved was Austyn Deel, […]

Judge Executive Gary Robertson discusses RC Fiscal Court meeting

Tuesday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. County Judge Executive Gary Robertson spoke with WJRS News after the meeting. [cpm-player skin=”classic-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”https://lakercountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gary-Robertson-Nov-9.mp3″]Gary Robertson Nov 9[/cpm-item] [/cpm-player] […]

Second day of orientation for RC schools

Thursday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

Today is the second day of orientation for a group of Russell County students. Some Russell County students who are part of transitional grades, i.e. entering a new school, will return to the classroom today […]

Some RC students return to school today

Wednesday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

Some Russell County students who are part of transitional grades, i.e. entering a new school, will return to the classroom today in anticipation of the district’s return to in-person education after fall break. Today, kindergarten […]

Locations for RC Students to Access WiFi for Virtual Learning

Wednesday, August 26 by Sean Hammond

Throughout Russell County, several different locations are offering free WiFi in their parking lots. All of the schools in Russell County also have free WiFi available in the parking lots. If your organization, business or […]

Keith Emerson Explains Meal Plan for RC Schools Distance Learning

Thursday, August 20 by Sean Hammond

With the school year locally to begin with distance learning a lot of parents/guardians are wondering how meals will be distributed to students. Food Service Director Keith Emerson talks about the plan that has been […]

Knox County Man Arrested in RC on Drug and Other Charges

Thursday, August 6 by Sean Hammond

According to jail records, David Mason, age 55, was arrested by Officer Justice with the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense Methamphetamine, Drug Paraphernalia buy/possess, […]

Brad Russell Talks about the Shortened RC Jaycees Fair

Thursday, July 30 by Sean Hammond

Brad Russell with the Russell County Jaycees stopped by the Laker Country 1049 studios to talk about the 2020 Russell County Jaycees Fair. Here is the interview with Russell.

No New COVID-19 Cases in RC; Cases Slightly Down Statewide | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 29 by Sean Hammond

Yesterday, Kentuckians saw a slight decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases. State officials announced 532 new cases in Kentucky on Tuesday, well below the 674 new cases Kentucky recorded a week earlier on July 21. Governor Andy Beshear said yesterday’s reduction in... Read More.

Two New COVID-19 Cases in RC, 39 New Cases Across the Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 24 by Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported 39 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. Adair County led the way in the district with 11 new cases. Russell County had two new cases, Casey 5, Clinton 1, Cumberland 7, Pulaski 7, Taylor and Wayne County... Read More.

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22-year-old RC Man Reportedly Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Judge Executive Gary Robertson discusses RC Fiscal Court meeting

Second day of orientation for RC schools

Some RC students return to school today

Locations for RC Students to Access WiFi for Virtual Learning

Keith Emerson Explains Meal Plan for RC Schools Distance Learning

Knox County Man Arrested in RC on Drug and Other Charges

Brad Russell Talks about the Shortened RC Jaycees Fair

No New COVID-19 Cases in RC; Cases Slightly Down Statewide | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two New COVID-19 Cases in RC, 39 New Cases Across the Lake Cumberland Area | 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