Month: September 2020
KHSAA provides update on high school basketball
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Board of Controllers held a meeting this morning and one of the topics was the beginning of high school basketball in Kentucky. The board voted to approve a […]
Tourism officials say Labor Day weekend was successful locally
Local tourism officials say the Labor Day weekend earlier this month was a success, with local lodging businesses reporting that they were filled for the weekend as many travelers came into town to visit […]
Kermit Eugene Hadley, age 73, of Columbia
Kermit Eugene “Cub” Hadley, 73, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was born May 24, 1947 in Adair County to the late Walter & […]
Kentucky Blood Center testing for COVID-19 antibodies
From now until Oct. 3, blood donations made through the Kentucky Blood Center can be tested for COVID-19 antibodies, which could have the potential to save even more lives. “Testing for antibodies will help us […]
COVID-19 report for Tuesday, Sept. 15
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.97%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 67 deaths resulting in a 2.7% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]
Laker Sports Report for Wednesday, September 16th
*** The Lady Laker Volleyball team was home last night for matches with Wayne County. In the JV game, Russell County won 2-1. In the Varsity match, Wayne County won 2-0. Both JV and varsity […]
Polston reminds property owners of upcoming property tax bills; provides monthly sheriff’s office report
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is reminding Russell County property owners that property tax bills are set to be mailed out at the end of the month. Payments can be made at the sheriff’s office, […]
Youth League Football is Cancelled for the Season
There will be no youth league football this fall. Coach Ryan Richardson made the announcement last evening and shared a statement with WJRS Sports: “It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of […]