September, 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County is at 210 Active COVID-19 Cases

September 8, 2021 Sean Hammond

IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]

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Russell County among top counties nationwide seeing most rapid increase in COVID cases

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

The increase in COVID-19 cases over the last week in Russell County is among the most in the country per capita, according to data compiled by the New York Times. The Times’ COVID case tracker […]

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Boys win, girls fall in soccer matches against Monroe County

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team picked up a 6-1 win against Monroe County Tuesday night, while the Lady Laker soccer team took a 7-0 loss to the Lady Falcons. The Lakers will be back in action […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball falls to Southwestern ; JV wins

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team fell to Southwestern on Tuesday 3 sets to 1. Southwestern took the first set 25-19 but the Lady Lakers bounced back to take the second by a score of 25-20. […]

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Lady Laker Golf qualifies for 2A State Tournament

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf team qualified for the 2A State Tournament in Owensboro with a strong performance at Scottsville Country Club on Tuesday. The team shot a 174 on the day, good for first place […]

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Laker Golf wins third straight district title

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Golf team won its third consecutive district championship by winning the 16th District Tournament at Dale Hollow State Park on Tuesday. Bentley Perkerson shot a 36 even par and was an […]

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Anna Mae Grider Walters, age 67, of Russell Springs

September 7, 2021 Sean Hammond

Anna Mae Grider Walters, age 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, September 07 2021 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Sunday, August 22 1954, in Columbia, KY. She was the daughter […]

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Larry Dale Cade, age 75, of Russell Springs

September 7, 2021 Sean Hammond

Larry Dale Cade, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at his home. He was 75 years of age. Larry was born on November 19, 1945, in Jefferson County, Kentucky, […]

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Bill dealing with statewide COVID-19 school issues moving through legislature

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

As the special session of the Kentucky Legislature began Tuesday, a bill aimed at addressing multiple issues with schools and the rise of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky began making its way through the legislative body. […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Allen County Scottsville, takes on Southwestern tonight

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team defeated Allen County-Scottsville on Monday by a score of 2-0 to move to 5-7 on the season. The Lady Lakers won 25-11 in the first set and 25-19 in the […]

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