USDA Rural Development grants Russell County $1.8 million

Wednesday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Program granted $1.8 million for three projects in Russell County, with the announcement coming at a special ceremony at the Russell County Airport last week. The airport […]

Four new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County on Tuesday

Wednesday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.97%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Adair. We have experienced a total of 79 deaths resulting in a 2.11% mortality rate among known cases. This […]

Jessie Aubry Bryant, 87, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, October 20 by Sean Hammond

Jessie Aubry Bryant, 87, of Russell Springs, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He was born November 26, 1932 in Adair County to the late Taylor & Mary Kerr Bryant. He […]

Russell County woman arrested in Cane Valley break-in

Tuesday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County woman was arrested in Adair County Monday on charges of burglary and theft of a firearm. Doris Anna-Carol Roy, 32, was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff’s Department following a break-in at […]

Russell – Clinton face off for volleyball district title tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers volleyball team has a chance to clinch a district championship tonight when they face off against the Clinton County Bulldogs. The Lakers and the Bulldogs have faced off once this season, a 3-0 victory (25-14, 25-23, 26-24) for the Bulldogs.... Read More.

Eleven new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County Monday

Tuesday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.62%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 78 deaths resulting in a 2.11% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

Russell County with 63 active COVID-19 cases on Sunday

Monday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.62%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Wayne. We have experienced a total of 78 deaths resulting in a 2.15% mortality rate among known cases. This […]

Russell County Now with 68 Active COVID-19 Cases, per LCDHD

Sunday, October 18 by WJRS Staff

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.7%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 77 deaths resulting in a 2.14% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

All Things Russell, Friday October 16th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 16 by Sean Hammond

On today's edition of All Things Russell, Jeff and Tony along with special co-host Terry Wariner, talk with Russell County's own Steve Wariner. Tune in to All Things Russell each Friday morning at 8:00 am on LakerCountry 104.9.

Russell – Adair Football game not likely this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Adair County Indians usually meet on the gridiron each year for a rivalry matchup, but in 2020, it doesn't appear that the Lakers and Indians will go head-to-head. The game was originally scheduled for Nov. 6, the final game... Read More.

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USDA Rural Development grants Russell County $1.8 million

Four new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County on Tuesday

Jessie Aubry Bryant, 87, of Russell Springs

Russell County woman arrested in Cane Valley break-in

Russell – Clinton face off for volleyball district title tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Eleven new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County Monday

Russell County with 63 active COVID-19 cases on Sunday

Russell County Now with 68 Active COVID-19 Cases, per LCDHD

All Things Russell, Friday October 16th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell – Adair Football game not likely this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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