ONLINE UPDATE-May 27

The Russell County Lakers defeated the Bowling Green Purples 8-3 at Nick Denes field on the campus of Western Kentucky University to win the 4th region tournament title on Wednesday night.

"They just came out ready tonight," Coach David Rexroat said of his team in his postgame show on WJRS 104.9 FM. "I could see it in their eyes."

Senior ace Adam Black picked up the win on the mound for the Lakers, who fell behind early, 2-0, before rallying midway through the game and then finally tacking three runs on in the 6th inning to seal the Purples' fate.

Coach Rexroat's team now moves on to face the district 3 tournament winner, Owensboro, in semi-state action next Monday, June 1 at Muhlenberg South High School. Game time is set for 6 p.m.

This is a best of three series, with game 2 on Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. The third game, if necessary, will be played on Thursday, June 4 at 6 p.m.

In May 28 Issue
The members of the Russell County Fiscal Court met Monday in a special called meeting to address the construction of a new jail.

In May 28 Issue
Will there be a Lakefest celebration this July? That seems to be the question on people's minds in Jamestown.

In May 28 Issue
Board members of the Russell County Hospital were told that last month's operational revenue was over budget, and that for the first 10 months the year they were still surpassing budget estimates.

In May 28 Issue
It will be sure to “tickle your funny bone” with Carl Hurley, “America’s Funniest Professor”, taking center stage at the 71st  Annual Meeting of South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Cooperation to be held Thursday, June 4th at the co-op farm on West Hwy. 80 in Pulaski County.

In May 28 Issue
Coach David Rexroat's Laker baseball team won the 16th district tournament championship last week after throttling Clinton County, 8-0, at Laker Field and has also advanced to the 4th region championship game after a 2-0 win over Warren Central Tuesday night.

In May 28 Issue
The State Dock kicked off the summer boating season with the In-Water Boat Show this Memorial Day weekend.

In May 28 Issue
Growing concern for the harmful effects of second hand smoke to the health of people in public businesses, has prompted local officials to request indoor air quality testing in Russell County.

In May 28 Issue
The case of the Russell County Armadillo. we were told this past weekend of an Armadillo on 127 that had apparently been run over by someone or something.

In May 28 Issue
Graduates across the nation are throwing their hats in the celebration toss and their resumes in the job market frenzy.

In May 28 Issue
Lindsey Wilson College women’s golf junior Krista Burton, a native of Jamestown, has been named NAIA First Team All-American the NAIA announced on Friday.

In May 28 Issue
This past Friday two Russell County seniors competed at UofL in the KHSAA State Championships.

Bring the whole family to this lighthearted musical, based on cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legendary Peanuts comic strip! Featuring local teens, the Russell County Arts Council presents You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, June 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7PM CST and Sunday matinees at 2PM CST. Tickets are $8 per seat and may be purchased at either Grider Drug #1 on Main St. in downtown Russell Springs.

 

In May 23 Issue
Russell County News
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.

In May 23 Issue
Russell County News
Memorial Day, there are towns that claim to be its birthplace and orders establishing it, proclaiming it, changing it and proposed laws to move it.

In May 23 Issue
Russell County News
The Jamestown Church of the Nazarene completed their Caravan scouting journey Wednesday night at the church with inflatables for the children and a cookout for the kids and their families, according to Bro. Jamie McCormack.

In May 23 Issue
Russell County News
Ah yes, graduation time…
A “rite of passage.”

In May 23 Issue
Russell County News
How’s that “Change” thing working out for you?  Those of us that have been around for a half a century or so can tell you, “Be careful what you wish for.”

In May 23 Issue
Russell County News
For the last couple of months my best friend and I have spent a lot of time in his basement building the most beautiful Memorial Day floral arrangements.

In May 23 Issue
Russell County News
For those of you who know me, you know for me, it don’t get any better than a group of people setting around talking about classic cars, old rock and roll, old times and running memories though my brain.

With summer upon us, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery has some great upcoming outreach opportunities!