May, 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County EMS awarded grant for education and training

May 25, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County EMS is among seven recipients statewide for a grant from the Kentucky Office of Rural Health. The funds aim to support local education and training efforts focused on automated external defibrillators (AEDs), CPR […]

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Lincoln Helm’s no hitter leads JV Lakers to victory

May 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

Lincoln Helm finished with a four-inning no-hitter as the JV Lakers defeated Rockcastle County 5-1. Helm pitched four innings and walked three, giving up one run, but gave up no hits and struck out five […]

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Lakers fall at home to Rockcastle County

May 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers fell to Rockcastle County at home on Monday by a score of 3-1, snapping the Lakers’ winning streak at 7. The Lakers loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom […]

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RCPL preparing for Summer Learning Kickoff

May 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library is excited to kick off Summer Learning 2021 with Kentucky Shakespeare on Friday, June 4th. Kentucky Shakespeare is a not-for-profit professional theatre company based in Louisville. Grounded in the works […]

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Nearly 32.5 percent of RC residents have taken COVID vaccine

May 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department shows that nearly 32.5 percent of Russell County residents have taken at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Data from the CDC shows that more than 5,400 Russell […]

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Hart pitches no-hitter as Lakers win 14-0 over Casey County

May 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

In the final home game of the season for the Lady Lakers, the team’s three seniors had big performances as part of a 14-0 Russell County win over Casey County. Natalie Hart threw a no-hitter […]

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Three active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

May 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.61%. Deaths: We are sad to report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 435 deaths resulting in a 1.94% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

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RCHS alum Jeron Dunbar to coach at Southwestern

May 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School alumnus Jeron Dunbar has landed a new coaching job. Dunbar will be headed across town to coach the Southwestern High School Warriors. Dunbar was previously the head coach at Somerset High […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

May 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested early Monday morning on multiple drug charges. Russell Springs Police said 35-year-old Mary Durham was arrested just after midnight and charged with possession of methamphetamine and two counts of […]

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Jamestown Woman Arrested on Wanton Endangerment Charge

May 23, 2021 WJRS Staff

A Jamestown woman was arrested Sunday night on a charge of first degree wanton endangerment. Authorities say Nancy Duff was arrested after they were called to a residence on Garr Ridge Road, just off highway […]

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