October, 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football falls to Allen County-Scottsville Friday night

October 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team fell short against Allen County-Scottsville on the road Friday night by a score of 37-7. With the loss, the Lakers move to 2-7 on the season and sit at […]

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Patricia Ann Wade-Dye, age 85, of Russell Springs

October 23, 2021 Sean Hammond

Patricia Ann Wade-Dye, of Russell Springs, passed away at her home Thursday, October 21, 2021. She was 85 years of age. Patricia was born October 26, 1935, in Vandalia, IL, to Fred and Jessie Ritter. […]

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Joan Carol Bernard Cunningham, age 77, of Waddy

October 23, 2021 Sean Hammond

Joan Carol Bernard Cunningham, of Waddy, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, in Frankfort. She was 77 years of age. Born on September 23, 1944, in Lebanon, she was […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball to take on Logan County in region tournament

October 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will take on Logan County in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The match will be at Russellville High School. Logan […]

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City council expected to vote on new fire chief at Friday’s special-called meeting

October 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council is expected to vote on a new fire chief at a special-called meeting today at 2 p.m. One of the agenda items for the special-called meeting, which will take place […]

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Laker Football team on the road at Allen County tonight

October 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will go on the road tonight for a district matchup with Allen County-Scottsville. The Lakers come in with a record of 2-6 to take on the Patriots who enter at 4-4. […]

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RCMS 7th graders win conference championship, 8th grade finish as runners-up

October 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 7th grade girls basketball team defeated Metcalfe County to become conference champions Thursday night. The 7th grade team won by a score of 38-27. Camdin Cooper led the scoring with […]

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Taxes lowered in Jamestown, city preparing for trunk or treat next Saturday

October 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council approved the lowering of tax rates in the city Thursday night. The property tax rate will be at 16.8 and tangible will remain the same at 17.9. The city is also […]

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Kentucky drivers ranked as “most polite” in new study

October 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Kentucky drivers were ranked as the most polite in a new study. Insurify, a company which compares car and home insurance, classified failing to yield, failing to stop violations, improper backing, passing where prohibited, tailgating, […]

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Russell County still in red on state dashboard, masks required in school next week

October 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County is still red on the state dashboard for COVID-19 Incidence rate, meaning Russell County Schools will require masks next week. The incidence rate for Russell County on the state dashboard is 33.5 cases […]

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