March, 2022 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Evelyn F. McFall, age 98, of Jamestown

March 16, 2022 Sean Hammond

Evelyn F. McFall, 98, of Jamestown, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 15th while in the company of family members, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY.Evelyn was born in Jamestown, KY on November […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on criminal trespassing, disorderly conduct charges

March 16, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested early Wednesday morning on disorderly conduct and other charges, according to jail records. Jeremy Vanfleet, age 39, was taken into custody by Officer Jeremie West with the Russell Springs […]

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RCMS Softball no-hits Wayne County to move to 2-0

March 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team combined for a no-hitter against Wayne County Tuesday night, moving to 2-0 on the season with a 6-1 victory over the Lady Cardinals. Madelyn Roy pitched 3 2/3 […]

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Russell Springs approves interlocal homeless agreement

March 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council gave the final stamp of approval for the interlocal homeless agreement at last week’s city council meeting. The interlocal homeless agreement is an agreement between the City of Russell Springs, […]

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Laker tennis teams fall to Boyle County

March 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Tennis teams traveled to Danville to take on Boyle County at Centre College on Tuesday. The Laker boys lost 6-3, while the girls lost 5-0. Lucas McFall won his singles match, while […]

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6th inning rally gives Lady Lakers first win of season

March 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Lady Lakers came back from a 3-1 deficit against Taylor County Tuesday night with a big sixth inning rally, picking up a win in the season opener by a score of 6-3. The Lady […]

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Over 50 attend March chamber of commerce meeting Tuesday

March 16, 2022 Derek Aaron

More than 50 business and community leaders attended the March meeting of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce, the most to attend a chamber meeting this year. WJRS NEWS caught up with Chamber President Marisa […]

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RCMS girls soccer defeats Northern Middle School

March 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team came away with a 2-0 win over Northern Middle School on Tuesday. Addison Coffey scored both goals for Russell County. The boys lost by a score of […]

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U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent

March 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The U.S. Senate approved a bill this week that would make daylight saving time permanent. The Senate approved the measure, called the Sunshine Protection Act, unanimously by voice vote. The House of Representatives, which has […]

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Trooper Zach Scott honored with Legendary Partner award

March 16, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky held their 2022 Legendary Partner event earlier this week where Kentucky State Trooper Zach Scott was presented with a Legendary Partner award by Governor Andy Beshear. Trooper Scott was […]

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