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Second day of orientation for RC schools

September 30, 2020 Zac Oakes

Today is the second day of orientation for a group of Russell County students. Some Russell County students who are part of transitional grades, i.e. entering a new school, will return to the classroom today […]

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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Wednesday, Sept. 30

September 30, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.24%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 69 deaths resulting in a 2.39% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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Bassmaster College Series begins today on Lake Cumberland

September 30, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Tour Stop #3 kicks off at Halcomb’s Landing by Wolf Creek Dam today. This is a three-day tournament for college level anglers, and all participants fish on days 1 and […]

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Laker Country Fall Facebook Giveaway

September 30, 2020 Zac Oakes

Fall is in the air, and here at your hometown radio station Laker Country WJRS 104.9, we have a special giveaway for our wonderful community. Each day, beginning tomorrow, Oct. 1, we will be giving […]

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Joseph Cery Fannin, age 73, of Columbia

September 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Joseph Cery Fannin, ( better known as J.C.) 73, of Columbia, Ky. died Monday, September 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 7, 1947 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Raymond & Frances […]

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Girls Golf Team Finishes Runner Up in Regional Tournament

September 30, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

The Lady Laker golf team competed in the Regional Tournament this week.   According to a report from Russell County High School, the team competed at Wild Turkey Trace golf course.   Individual scoring is as follows: […]

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Laker Sports Report for Wednesday, September 30th

September 30, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

In Laker Sports Report: ***The Russell County Middle School girls basketball team was on the road Tuesday night at Wayne County.   In the 7th grade game, Russell County won 22 to 19.  Aniyah Coffey had […]

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Lady Laker Soccer Team Gets First Victory in School History

September 30, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team made history on Tuesday evening.    The team got its first victory of the year and the first victory for girls soccer in school history as they defeated […]

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Some RC students return to school today

September 29, 2020 Zac Oakes

Some Russell County students who are part of transitional grades, i.e. entering a new school, will return to the classroom today in anticipation of the district’s return to in-person education after fall break. Today, kindergarten […]

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Schools to use new COVID-19 reporting tool

September 29, 2020 Zac Oakes

School districts in Kentucky will now be using a new reporting tool to track positive COVID-19 cases among students and staff, as well as students and staff that are quarantined. The dashboard went public Monday, […]

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Obituaries

  • Anthony Craig Byrd, age 50, of Russell Springs
    April 16, 2021
  • Debbie E. Wilson, age 65, of Russell Springs
    April 16, 2021
  • Ruby Withers Story, age 82, of Russell Springs
    April 15, 2021
  • Marshall Bloyd, age 79, of Russell Springs
    April 11, 2021
  • Terry Lee Goodin, age 65, of Columbia
    April 9, 2021

Recent Audio Archives

  • All Things Russell 4-16

    Jeff and Tony broadcast from the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center to discuss the upcoming completion of the building. 

  • Somerset Community College Drive-Thru Open House

    Director of the SCC Russell and Casey Center, Regina Haugen joined the morning show on Tuesday. Regina discussed the drive-thru open house at all SCC campuses coming up on Thursday, April 15th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

  • Masonic Lodge Breakfast

    The Russell Springs Masonic Lodge is holding a breakfast fundraiser to help raise money to pay for batting cages for Russell County Little League. Tom Ellis joins the morning show to discuss the fundraiser. 

  • ATR 4-2

    Today, Jeff and Tony talk about the devastating F4 tornado that struck Russell County back in April of 1971. 

  • Lady Lakers vs Marion County

    The Lady Laker Softball team won its first game of the season against Marion County on Tuesday night. 

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