RC to receive state funding for several ag-related projects

Monday, August 22 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recently approved $215,000 for the Russell County Agricultural Investment Program and $7,500 to the county for Deceased Farm Animal Removal at its monthly board meeting. The CAIP provides Kentucky agricultural […]

State ‘ag tag’ donations more than $600,000 in 2022

Monday, August 22 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky farmers donated $606,223.11 to the Ag Tag Program for 2022, bringing the total of donations to more than $4.3 million since 2016, according to Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles. “I want to thank […]

Kentucky State Parks announce annual photo contest

Wednesday, August 17 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky State Parks have launched their 2022 Photo Contest. The three-month contest is accepting photo submissions now through October 31, 2022, and provides an opportunity for U.S. residents 18 and over to share stories through […]

LC Tourist Commission to be represented at state fair; transient taxes collected

Friday, August 12 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission collected $23,017.90 in transient tax in June, finishing the 2021-22 fiscal year with just under $160,000 in such taxes collected by the local tourist commission. Those numbers were released at […]

Lady Laker golfer Madalyn Wright qualifies for 2A state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lady Laker Golfer Madalyn Wright qualified for the 2A state tournament with her performance in the 2A state qualifier at Taylor County earlier this week. Wright shot a 102 in the invitational, which qualified her for the 2A state tournament at a... Read More.

Dale Hollow State Park invites public to ‘Clean Marina’ dedication

Friday, July 29 by Derek Aaron

The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony for Dale Hollow State Park Marina in Burkesville in neighboring Cumberland County as a Clean Marina in the Cumberland River Basin. The ceremony will take place […]

Treasurer Allison Ball announces run for KY State Auditor

Tuesday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball has announced her run for Kentucky State Auditor next year. Ball is finishing her second term as Kentucky State Treasurer. Mike Harmon currently holds the State Auditor position. He’s served […]

3 local SRO’s complete state training requirements

Monday, July 25 by Derek Aaron

Three local law enforcement officers were among 29 from agencies across the state assigned to specific school campuses to graduate from the sixth Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training School Resource Officer III Training last […]

State budget expands training stipend for law enforcement officers

Tuesday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

During the 2021 General Assembly regular session, there was an increase in the annual training stipend provided to sworn officers serving the commonwealth. State law mandates all sworn peace officers complete 40 hours of certified […]

Russell County 10U Baseball finishes top 4 in state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 10U All Star baseball team's run ended with a top 4 finish in the state over the weekend. The team took a loss to Breckinridge County on Sunday, ending their run in the state semifinals of the West Kentucky Cal Ripken... Read More.

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RC to receive state funding for several ag-related projects

State ‘ag tag’ donations more than $600,000 in 2022

Kentucky State Parks announce annual photo contest

LC Tourist Commission to be represented at state fair; transient taxes collected

Lady Laker golfer Madalyn Wright qualifies for 2A state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Dale Hollow State Park invites public to ‘Clean Marina’ dedication

Treasurer Allison Ball announces run for KY State Auditor

3 local SRO’s complete state training requirements

State budget expands training stipend for law enforcement officers

Russell County 10U Baseball finishes top 4 in state | 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