Russell Co. leads many neighboring counties in vaccination rate

Wednesday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County leads most of its neighboring counties in vaccination rate against COVID-19. As the Delta variant begins to draw concerns, Gov. Andy Beshear is drawing attention to the importance of being vaccinated. In Russell […]

Russell County Schools to provide basic school supplies for students

Tuesday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District will provide basic school supplies for students this upcoming school year, like they did last year, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford made the announcement during Monday’s Board of Education […]

Russell County Board of Education to meet Monday

Monday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The board is expected to discuss providing school supplies for students next school year, along with a paving project at Russell County […]

Russell County sees only one new COVID cases last week

Monday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

While the Lake Cumberland District Health Department saw 130 new cases across the 10-county district last week, only one of those new cases was in Russell County, and by the time the health department released […]

Gay L. Mann, age 54, of Russell Springs

Friday, July 16 by Sean Hammond

Gay L. Mann, age 54, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, July 14 2021 at T.J. Healthcare in Columbia, KY She was the daughter of: Mother – Virginia Landis, who has preceded her in […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on multiple charges

Friday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on multiple charges Thursday night. Nancy Hammons, age 36, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle under the influence fourth or more offense, tampering […]

Rollin E. Flatt, age 88, of Russell Springs

Thursday, July 15 by Sean Hammond

Rollin E. Flatt, 88, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 13th, at Russell County Hospital. Rollin was born in Creelsboro, KY on April 15, 1933, a son of the late Daisy Ruth (Hughes) […]

Phillip J. Russell, age 54, of Jamestown

Thursday, July 15 by Sean Hammond

Phillip J. Russell, 54, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Monday, July 12th, at Russell County Hospital. Phillip was born in Marion Co., IN on January 19, 1967, a son of the late Maxine (Warriner) and […]

Nearly 48 percent of Russell Co. adults have received COVID vaccine

Thursday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 48 percent of Russell County adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data from the CDC. Data shows that 6,610 Russell County adults have received at least one […]

Russell County 12U softball team to play for state title on Friday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 12U All Star softball team will play for a state championship Friday night. The team knocked off Hazard-Perry in extra innings Wednesday night by a score of 2-1 in the semifinals. The team will play at 5 p.m. Friday in the... Read More.

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Russell Co. leads many neighboring counties in vaccination rate

Russell County Schools to provide basic school supplies for students

Russell County Board of Education to meet Monday

Russell County sees only one new COVID cases last week

Gay L. Mann, age 54, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs woman arrested on multiple charges

Rollin E. Flatt, age 88, of Russell Springs

Phillip J. Russell, age 54, of Jamestown

Nearly 48 percent of Russell Co. adults have received COVID vaccine

Russell County 12U softball team to play for state title on Friday | 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