Month: December 2021

With Nick Shearer’s tenure as Mayor of Jamestown drawing to a close at the end of the month, Shearer spoke to WJRS News following Thursday night’s city council meeting, where he reflected on accomplishments the […]

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 68.00 6.00 62.00 3,690.00 88.00 3,846.00 2,002.92 20.00 20.00 2. Casey 26.00 3.00 23.00 2,938.00 63.00 3,027.00 1,873.26 […]

A Columbia man was arrested by Russell Springs Police on Thursday. According to jail records, 50-year-old Billy Philpott was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Philpott […]

The Laker Country 104.9 Cares Radiothon raised more than $206,000 for the Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief Fund following the devastating EF-4 tornado that tore through the Mayfield area late last Friday night. Citizens, businesses, […]

Today is the last day to donate to the supply drives sponsored by the City of Jamestown and the City of Russell Springs. Donations can be brought to the drop off points today. In Russell […]

Today is the day, as the Laker Country Cares Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Radiothon begins at 9 a.m. The Radiothon will be live on WJRS Laker Country 104.9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We […]

Tonight is the opening night of The Nutcracker at the Star Theater. The show is presented by The Dance Shoppe. The Dance Shoppe will be putting on the show throughout the weekend, beginning tonight with […]

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 57.00 6.00 51.00 3,681.00 88.00 3,826.00 1,992.50 12.00 12.00 2. Casey 33.00 4.00 29.00 2,929.00 63.00 3,025.00 1,872.02 […]

The Russell County Rescue Squad is teaming up with Bargain Box Variety in Russell Springs to provide toys for children affected by the tornado in Kentucky. Anyone interested in donating item for all age groups […]