August 27, 2026
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

 

  • Home
  • WJRS News
  • Obituaries
  • Local Sports
  • Listen Live
  • Advertising
  • Community
    • Submit A Community Event
    • Community Links
    • Community Features
  • Podcasts
  • About
    • Laker Country Staff
    • Contest Rules
    • Contact Us
    • Public Inspection File
    • FCC Applications
  • Newsletter
WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ August 27, 2026 ] Marcia Ann Bailey, 82, of Russell Springs Obituaries
  • [ August 27, 2026 ] Anna Chrisman, 84, formerly of Jamestown Obituaries
  • [ August 27, 2026 ] Construction on U.S. 127 Project Could Begin Within 12 to 18 Months WJRS News
  • [ August 27, 2026 ] Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against 30 People WJRS News
  • [ August 26, 2026 ] Two Men Face Multiple Charges Following Russell County Traffic Stops WJRS News
Home2021July

Month: July 2021

WJRS News

Russell Springs City Council presents donations to local veterans group, softball team

July 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council presented donations to two local veterans groups, along with a local softball team at Thursday night’s city council meeting. The council presented $500 each to the Russell County DAV Honor […]
Tweet
Share
Obituaries

Mary Lou Ashbrook, age 94, of Russell Springs

July 8, 2021 Sean Hammond
Mary Lou Ashbrook, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation. She was 94. Born on May 11, 1927, in Adair County, she was the only child […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

County Clerk’s Office closed due to computer issues

July 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Clerk’s Office is closed due to a statewide computer system outage. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to resolve the issue, but there is no information available about when it may be […]
Tweet
Share
No Picture
WJRS News

KY 61 reduced to one lane in Adair County

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes
SOMERSET, Ky. (July 7, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists that KY 61 in Adair County has been reduced to one lane at the Russell Creek bridge (mile point […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

KSP forms Sexual Assault Kit Investigative Team

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 7, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that $1.5 million in U.S. Department of Justice grants has been awarded to the commonwealth to form the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Sexual Assault […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Russell Springs Police make arrest over the weekend

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police made an arrest Sunday evening. According to Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce, Officer Debra Necessary asked for consent to search a vehicle she had stopped. Consent was granted. Illegal substances were […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Russell Springs City Council to meet Thursday

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Russell Springs City Hall on Main Street. Full agenda below: AGENDA CITY OF RUSSELL […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Commodity giveaway is this Thursday

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes
Judge Gary D. Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program will be giving out commodities at the First Baptist Church located at 392 E Hwy 80 […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

RCHS grad selected as bowling coach at Lindsey Wilson College

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes
COLUMBIA, Ky. – John Meece has been named Lindsey Wilson College’s men and women’s bowling head coach, LWC athletics director Willis Pooler announced recently. Meece is a 2014 graduate of Russell County High School. “I […]
Tweet
Share
alt
WJRS News

Indoor marijuana growing operation results in arrest in Adair County

July 6, 2021 Zac Oakes
On Thursday, July 1st, 2021, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant, obtained through Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Brian Wright, at a residence in the Pellyton community, 17 miles east of Columbia. During the […]
Tweet
Share

Posts pagination

« 1 … 11 12 13 … 16 »

current radar

NWS LMK Radar

Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-27

    Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County High School NJROTC Chief Dennis Kiser to discuss the program’s upcoming activities, competitions, educational opportunities, and community events. Chief Kiser also shares how NJROTC helps students build discipline, leadership, confidence, and skills for success—whether or not they pursue a military career.

  • Community Conversation 8-24

    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

Subscribe to Our E-Newsletter

Sign up to receive our free daily recap of local news, sports, obituaries, and weather. (*=required field)
ABOUT US

LakerCountry.com is a service of WJRS Radio, a division of Lake Cumberland Broadcasters, LLC
2804 South Highway 127, Russell Springs, KY 42642 | (270) 343-4444 | Email

Legal Stuff
Copyright © Lake Cumberland Broadcasters, LLC. All rights reserved.
Web Development by World Wide Web Worx