84 new COVID cases reported last week locally

Tuesday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Gary Robertson said 84 new COVID cases were reported in Russell County last week. Reports of local COVID cases are moving to a weekly reporting system as opposed to daily. Russell County has […]

This week marked two years of COVID in Kentucky

Tuesday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

This week marked two years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kentucky. The first confirmed COVID case in Kentucky was March 6, 2020, although many researchers now believe there were infections before that […]

Another busy week in Frankfort for legislators

Monday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

The 2022 General Assembly continued its march forward last week with several key pieces of legislation being presented by legislators. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the activity…

Four COVID deaths reported in Russell County last week

Tuesday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

Four COVID deaths were reported in Russell County last week, according to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. That brings the pandemic death toll to 78 in Russell County. Last week, 160 new COVID cases […]

No school in Russell County today; school board meets next week

Monday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

There will be no school in Russell County today due to the President’s Day holiday. Russell County students will return to the classroom tomorrow. Additionally, due to the holiday, the Russell County Board of Education […]

4 COVID related deaths reported in Russell County last week

Tuesday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Four COVID-related deaths were reported in Russell County last week, according to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. According to state records, there have been 77 COVID-related deaths in Russell County. Last week, the health […]

Watching for Storms Late this Week

Monday, February 14 by Sean Hammond

Good morning and Happy Valentine’s Day! Temperatures are starting out in the lower 20’s this morning so make sure you have a jacket as you head out. High’s will be in the 40’s today and […]

Important meeting for high school students, parents coming up this week

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

An important meeting for Russell County High School students and parents is coming up this week. The high school will hold a scheduling meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the ANC which will provide […]

Lady Laker Basketball vs Metcalfe postponed until next week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball game at home against Metcalfe County has been postponed until next Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to RCHS Athletics Director Michael Carpenter. The original schedule included a Laker/Lady Laker doubleheader against Metcalfe County on Tuesday, Feb. 1. That will now be... Read More.

Laker Bowling wins pre-region tournament, prepares for region this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

On Saturday the Laker Bowling Team traveled to Phillips Lanes in Campbellsville to compete in the Taylor County Pre-Region Tournament. After the 9 games of qualifying, the Lady Lakers finished the tournament in 7th place. The Laker Boys were in 1st place after the... Read More.

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84 new COVID cases reported last week locally

This week marked two years of COVID in Kentucky

Another busy week in Frankfort for legislators

Four COVID deaths reported in Russell County last week

No school in Russell County today; school board meets next week

Watching for Storms Late this Week

Important meeting for high school students, parents coming up this week

Lady Laker Basketball vs Metcalfe postponed until next week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling wins pre-region tournament, prepares for region this week | 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