Month: May 2021

Data from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department shows that about 33.5 percent of Russell County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Data from the CDC shows about 30.8 Russell […]

Middle School Lakers are state champions

The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team capped off a great season with a state championship over the weekend. Facing off against Corbin in the championship game, Owen Loy picked up the win on […]

Three Lady Lakers named to All-District team

Three Russell County Lady Laker Softball players were named to the All-District Team on Sunday. Natalie Hart, Katie Owens, and Sophie Shearer were named All-District during a ceremony at the 16th District Championship game. Hart […]

Laker Baseball team wins 4th district championship in a row

The Russell County Laker Baseball team is once again champions of the 16th District. Coach David Rexroat’s club knocked off Clinton County 10-1 in Monday’s district championship game, claiming the district title for the fourth […]

Kailey Coffey named national Academic All-American

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball player Kailey Coffey as a member of its 2020-21 Academic All-America First Team. “Four years ago, I […]

RSPD arrests three in traffic stop over the weekend

Russell Springs Police arrested three individuals Friday evening. According to Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce, Officer Hayden Phillips initiated a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet pickup near Aaron Dr. and Hwy 80 for […]

Russell Springs man arrested on Saturday

May 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on Saturday by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Jeffrey Newland, age 35, was arrested and charged with possession of heroin. Newland was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. […]

One new case of COVID-19 in RC on Saturday

May 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.49%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 444 deaths resulting in a 1.97% mortality rate (about 1 in 51) among known […]

Elder Paul Darrell Wilson, age 78, of Russell Springs

May 29, 2021 WJRS Staff

Elder Paul Darrell Wilson, age 78, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, May 29 2021 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, September 23 1942, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the son […]

RCMS Baseball advances to state quarterfinals

May 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team advanced to the state quarterfinals with a 15-0 win over Anderson County on Thursday. Ayden McGowan got the start for the Lakers, pitching three scoreless innings and giving […]