Second Round of Severe Weather Moves Thr...
A second round of severe thunderstorms and tornados swept through the southern United States on Friday, affecting Kentucky and the Lake Cumberland Area for the second time in three days. The most severe weather that affected Russell and surrounding counties began in Metcalfe County Friday evening and continued to intensify as it moved into Adair, Russell, southern Casey and then into...Aerial Photos of Tornado Damage...
The National Weather Service visited northern Russell County Thursday morning to survey damage from Wednesday’s severe weather that affected numerous homes and buildings in the area. The NWS determined that an EF-2 tornado did in fact touch down in northern Russell County. The tornado was approximately 250 yards wide and traveled for four miles while on the ground. Click Here...Wanda Conner Wins Houseboat Vacation...
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Wanda Conner of Russell Springs was the lucky winner of a 4 day, 3 night houseboat vacation on Lake Cumberland compliments of State Dock and Laker Country, 104.9 fm, WJRS! Wanda and 39 other “Laker Country listeners” became eligible to win by listening for the “cue to call” and then being the correct caller. Our afternoon jock, Joe Wade Formicola, called...
Steve & Terry Wariner Visit “...
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The Ron “Records” Tucker Show is always special on Wednesday nights….but even more so tonight when Steve & Terry Wariner stopped by to visit with “Preacher Tucker” and Laker Country, WJRS! CLICK HERE FOR...
Russell Springs Girl Wins Metcalfe Co. P...
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A Russell Springs girl took top honors over the weekend in a state qualifying pageant in Metcalfe County. Mackenzie Bennett was crowned Petite Miss Pumpkin Festival Sunday in Edmonton. Mackenzie is the 7 yr old daugther of Adam Bennett and Christy Burton. Mackenzie will represent Metcalfe County in state competition in November. Congratulations to Mackenzie and her proud...
Upward Soccer Popular With Local Youth...
More than 250 youngsters participate each Saturday in the Upward Soccer program at the Russell Springs First Baptist church. This past Saturday, the popular weekly sports program, “This Week in Laker Sports” which is heard each Saturday morning at 9 o’clock on ESPN Radio 1060, did a live broadcast from the Upward Soccer games. Click here for Upward Soccer action...Russell County Library/Bank of Jamestown...
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The Russell County Public Library recently held its annual coloring contest, sponsored by the Bank of Jamestown. Pictured are some of the winners along with Patti Lamb, representing the Bank of Jamestown and Fillamay Cowell of the Russell County Library. The winners are as follows: 3-5 years old, 1st-Rachel Webb, 2nd-Jasmine Hernandez, 3rd-Josiah Branscum. 6-8 years old,...
Josh Melson Wins Back-To-School Prize Pa...
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It’s the time of year again where the beach balls are put up and the schoolbooks are dragged out. To make going back to school a little more enjoyable for the students of Russell County Schools, Laker Country, 104.9 fm, WJRS gave one student a prize package of items that included a $50 certificate to Dutton’s Shoe Source, a $100 certificate to Thomas Sports Apparel for Laker...
NEW RUSSELL COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER SET T...
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The brand new, state-of-the-art facility that is the Russell County Judicial Center is on track to open for business the week after Labor Day, says Circuit Court Clerk Tony Kerr.
Click here for a virtual photo tour of the new Russell County Judicial Center!
The 44,000 square foot building will house the offices of the Circuit Court Clerk and staff, the courtrooms for district and...
Brave or Crazy?...
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Mandatory tower maintenance, including a fresh coat of paint and replacement bulbs, forced Laker Country, WJRS to temporarily halt broadcasting for a few hours Thursday. We appreciate your patience while we work to better our service for our listeners throughout the Lake Cumberland area. Click the link below to view photos of the (brave or crazy) tower maintenance crew! (photos by...
