January, 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

John W. Osborne, age 79, of Morehead

January 24, 2021 WJRS Staff

John Wesley Osborne, 79, of Morehead, KY, husband of Mary “Peggy” Malone Osborne, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. Born February 11, 1941, in Barbourville, KY, he was the […]

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Wanda Faye Durham, age 67, of Russell Springs

January 24, 2021 WJRS Staff

Wanda Faye Durham, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. She was 67. Born May 18, 1953, in Cincinnati, OH, she was a daughter […]

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KSP investigating human remains found in Metcalfe County

January 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

Edmonton, KY (January 22, 2021) – On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at approximately 9:45am, the Kentucky State Police, Post 15 received a call of human remains being found in a wooded area on Edwin Williams […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers take on Casey County tonight

January 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers basketball teams will travel to Casey County tonight to take on the Rebels. The Lady Lakers will tip off at 5:30 p.m. CT with the boys game to […]

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All Things Russell 1-22

January 22, 2021 Sean Hammond

Today’s edition of All Things Russell is a special one as we pay tribute to Larry “Flash” Wilson who passed away recently. Jeff Hoover, Tony Kerr, Charlie Anderson, David Rexroat, and Ryan Richardson share some […]

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Sheriff’s Office arrests two on multiple charges

January 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals on multiple charges just after midnight Friday. Paige Robbins, 30, of Middleburg, was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, public intoxication of a controlled substance […]

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Lady Lakers fall to Mercer County Thursday night

January 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers basketball team (4-3) fell to Mercer County (4-1) on Thursday by a score of 65-58. Juliah Bault led the Lady Lakers with 20 points, followed by Star Marcum with 14 […]

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Rain Moves in Late Sunday Night Into Monday

January 22, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Friday morning, everyone. Our weather today and tomorrow is going to be quiet with sunshine both days. Be careful out and about this morning as there is some patchy fog in the region. Wanted […]

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Six new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday

January 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.05%. Deaths: We regret we must report 5 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 310 deaths resulting in a 1.84% mortality rate (about 1 in 54) among known […]

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RCMS Boys Basketball defeats Adair County

January 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School hosted Adair County for boys middle school basketball action on Thursday night. The 7th graders won 50-27, and the 8th graders won 42-27.

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