Articles by Zac Oakes

Story by Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio, additional information added by Laker Country News Director Zac Oakes The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would raise the bar for what counts as […]

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. Due to the state of emergency regarding threats to public health presented by the novel coronavirus and under KRS 61.826, this meeting of […]

Due to winter weather, Russell County Schools will be virtual-only today and Friday. There will be no in-person classes for the remainder of the week.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 7.5%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 337 deaths resulting in a 1.76% mortality rate (about 1 in 57) among known […]

The Russell County Health Department will be rescheduling the COVID 19 Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Friday, February 12. The clinic is being rescheduled for Friday, February 19. All patient appointments will be at the same […]

A Jamestown man was arrested on several charges Wednesday morning. Shaun A. Johnson, 42, was arrested and charged with terroristic threatening third degree, disorderly conduct second degree, buy/possess drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and two […]

The Russell County School District has released its 2021-2022 school calendar that was recently approved by the Russell County Board of Education. August 18 will be the first day of school for students and teachers, […]

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas could have a recommendation to the city council for the position of Russell Springs Police Chief next month. The committee tasked with going through applicants has been delayed in meeting […]

Despite some phone issues, Lake Cumberland District Health Department officials said they have filled all their spots for upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics with the exception of a few spots in Casey County. The Russell County […]