York named Cumberland Region Foster Parent of the Year

Tuesday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Sharon York has been named Foster Parent of the Year by the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services for the Cumberland Service Region. The department recognizes foster parents from each of its 9 […]

Russell County’s comeback falls short in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team fell down 6-0 against the Bowling Green Purples in the region semifinals last night, and nearly rallied to win, but fell short, losing 7-6. The Lakers rallied late, cutting the lead to one and had the winning run... Read More.

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.

McFall to play for region tennis championship today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Senior tennis player Lucas McFall will compete for a region championship today. McFall will be in competition today at 4:30 p.m. at Greenwood High School.

Laker Baseball to host Warren East in region tournament this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team will host the Warren East Raiders in a first round 4th Region Tournament matchup this evening. First pitch between the Lakers and the Raiders is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. We will have coverage of the game live on... Read More.

Russell County reports just 3 new COVID cases; Wayne Co. highest in region with 25

Wednesday, May 3 by Derek Aaron

There were three new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, a decrease of one from last week’s total of four, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]

RCHS Bass Fishing competes at region | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bass Fishing team competed in Region 2 competition over the weekend. The team of Will Stephens and Lucas Wray finished 15th in the competition and qualified for state. The team of Blane Smith and Tate Reynolds finished 86th.

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York named Cumberland Region Foster Parent of the Year

Russell County’s comeback falls short in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

McFall to play for region tennis championship today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball to host Warren East in region tournament this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County reports just 3 new COVID cases; Wayne Co. highest in region with 25

RCHS Bass Fishing competes at region | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lake Cumberland region still with ‘low’ level of COVID spread

Robertson elected Reporter for LC Region FFA

Lake Cumberland Tourism receives $175K to lead region wayfinding project

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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