Russell County’s COVID incidence rate is 15th highest in the state

Thursday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

46 new COVID cases were reported in Russell County yesterday. That follows up a new case count of 38 reported on Tuesday. The jump has raised the incidence rate in Russell County to the 15th […]

Beshear halts increase in property taxes, wants to temporarily lower state sales tax

Wednesday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

With rising inflation, Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that his office is taking a couple actions. First, Beshear said he is signing an executive order that will stop the increase in vehicle property taxes. In […]

Neighboring counties receive state road funding

Tuesday, February 15 by Derek Aaron

Neighboring Adair County recently received $147,600 in state funding for a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project that will resurface part of Richard Hollow Road in the western part of the county. Neighboring Casey County also received […]

Stringer, Blakey finish top 10 at state bowling tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County Laker bowlers competed at the KHSAA State tournament in Louisville this week. Russell County Laker bowlers Dylan Stringer and Nick Blakey finished in the top 10 at the state tournament on Tuesday. Stringer finished 5th in the state and Blakey finished... Read More.

Kentucky bill would freeze tuition at state colleges for four years

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

A bill filed in the Kentucky Legislature would require Kentucky universities to freeze tuition for four years with each incoming class. The Kentucky Student Tuition Protection and Accountability Act, or HB 452, would require all […]

RCMS Academic Team members headed to state competition

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County Middle School Academic Team members will be headed to state competition. At the regional competition, Asa Woodcock placed 4th in mathematics and will advance to state and Kamden Templin placed 1st in […]

State looking to hire correctional officers for prisons

Monday, February 7 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is currently hiring correctional officers to help fill 1,038 full- and part-time positions available at 13 state prisons across the commonwealth. To help attract and retain officers, an extra $2.13 […]

RCMS Lakers fall in second round of state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball team fell in the second round of the KBC state tournament to Marnel C. Moorman Middle School from Shelbyville over the weekend. The Lakers fell by a score of 38-30. In the opening round, the Lakers defeated... Read More.

State Road Crews Readying for Winter Storm

Thursday, February 3 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews have been preparing for several days to respond to the winter storm expected to impact the region with a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, ice […]

Two Laker bowlers claim region title, others advance to state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is home to two region champion bowlers. Dylan Stringer won the boys regional championship in singles competition, while Makayla Melson won the girls regional championship in singles competition. The accolades didn't stop there for Laker bowlers. Nick Blakey came in second in... Read More.

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Russell County’s COVID incidence rate is 15th highest in the state

Beshear halts increase in property taxes, wants to temporarily lower state sales tax

Neighboring counties receive state road funding

Stringer, Blakey finish top 10 at state bowling tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky bill would freeze tuition at state colleges for four years

RCMS Academic Team members headed to state competition

State looking to hire correctional officers for prisons

RCMS Lakers fall in second round of state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State Road Crews Readying for Winter Storm

Two Laker bowlers claim region title, others advance to state competition | 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