July, 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Library program to tackle teen bullying

July 6, 2021 Zac Oakes

A program at the Russell County Public Library this morning targeted at teens will tackle the issue of bullying. The Tough Teen Topics program takes place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Russell […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on rape charge

July 6, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Russell Springs man on a rape charge Tuesday evening. Justin K. Coonce, age 32, was arrested and charged with rape, first degree. He was indicted on a first […]

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Three injured during fireworks accident in Green County

July 6, 2021 Zac Oakes

Three people were reported injured during a Fourth of July Fireworks show Sunday night in Greensburg. According to officials, the incident occurred following the Freedom Fest Concert at the Green County Cattlemen’s Association farm on […]

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KDE commissioner talks to committee about equity in schools

July 6, 2021 Zac Oakes

(FRANKFORT, KY) – As the national conversation surrounding critical race theory continues to escalate, Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason E. Glass urged the Interim Joint Committee on Education to remain committed to providing an equitable […]

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Lakeway Drive project to begin next week

July 6, 2021 Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (July 6, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that, beginning Monday, July 12, crews will temporarily close Lakeway Drive in Russell Springs to realign the angles of its intersection with […]

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Sondra Campbell Wooldridge, age 75, of Jamestown

July 6, 2021 Sean Hammond

Sondra Campbell Wooldridge, age 75 of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Russell County Hospital following long battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on September 7, 1945, Sondra was the daughter of the […]

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Open Discourse Allows for Understanding and Growth

July 6, 2021 WJRS Staff

Guest Op-Ed By Tommy Druen Duke University is getting it right. Now, as a Kentuckian, I understand that I just lost a lot of readers. And those of you who have made it this […]

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Danny Wendell Buster, age 80, of Russell Springs

July 5, 2021 Sean Hammond

Danny Wendell Buster, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at Russell County Hospital. He was 80 years of age. Danny was born on March 24, 1941, in Creelsboro, son of the […]

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Glenda Alien King, age 65, of Russell Springs

July 5, 2021 Sean Hammond

Glenda Alien King, age 65, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, July 04 2021 at Residence. She was born on Sunday, January 15 1956, in Hamilton, Ohio. She was the daughter of: Mother – […]

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Bernice Beasley Childress, age 91, of Dunnville

July 5, 2021 Sean Hammond

Bernice Beasley Childress, of Dunnville, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehab in Jamestown. She was 91 years of age. Born on April 12, 1930, in Pulaski County, Bernice […]

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