Month: February 2021

The Russell County Lady Lakers came away with a win at Adair County Friday night, while the Lakers lost a close one to the Indians. The Lady Lakers dominated in the first half, racing out […]

This Week at the State Capitol

February 5, 2021 WJRS Staff

This Week at the State Capitol FRANKFORT – If last month’s quick start to the General Assembly’s 2021 session wasn’t enough to show that lawmakers were serious about passing priority bills into law as soon […]

RCHS travels to Adair County for basketball doubleheader tonight

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers are on the road tonight as they travel to neighboring Adair County for a doubleheader. The girls game is slated for tipoff at 5:30 p.m. The boys game […]

RCHS Boys Bowling finishes 7-0 over Barren County; girls finish 1-6

The Russell County Lakers Bowling Team traveled to Ralphies Fun Center to take on the Barren County Trojans Thursday. The boys came away with 7 wins and no losses. High scorers were Dylan Stringer – […]

Lady Lakers defeat Somerset in double-overtime

Juliah Bault scored 23 points and dished out seven assists, Star Marcum scored 18 points with seven rebounds, and the Russell County Lady Lakers came out on top in a thrilling double-overtime victory over Somerset […]

Russell County reports 38th death from COVID-19

There have now been 38 deaths from COVID-19 in Russell County, as the Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported that a 77-year-old male who had been hospitalized passed away. The health department reported 13 new […]

LCDHD getting more COVID-19 vaccine doses

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department will receive 4,000 doses of 1st/prime dose COVID-19 vaccine spread out over the next three weeks for administration by local health departments. This will be for people in Phase […]

Regional vaccine sites coming to Bowling Green, Glasgow

Governor Andy Beshear announced that Bowling Green and Glasgow are two of the new regional COVID-19 vaccine sites that are opening. The other two are in Murray and Covington. Bowling Green Location Information Greenwood Mall, […]

Casey County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Kaleb P. Hatfield, 23, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Hatfield was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. […]

Lady Lakers at Home Thursday Against Somerset

February 4, 2021 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers will look to avenge a loss on Tuesday night when the Somerset Lady Jumpers visit Laker gym Thursday night. The Lady Lakers lost to Somerset Tuesday, 46 to 43. Coach […]