May, 2022 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nine COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

May 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows that nine new COVID cases were reported in Russell County last week. That’s the highest total reported in several weeks for Russell County, as it […]

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RCMS girls soccer claims first conference championship

May 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

After falling to Wayne County in the district championship, the Russell County Middle School Lady Laker soccer team got its revenge by defeating Wayne County 2-0 for the conference championship last night in London. The […]

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Laker Baseball wins 16th District Championship

May 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

It was a night of celebration on the baseball diamond as the Russell County Lakers captured another 16th District Championship, the 5th in a row for the Laker Baseball program, with a 14-0 win over […]

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Polston, incumbents fare well on Election Night

May 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

It was a good night for incumbent candidates in Russell County as each incumbent candidate won re-election. In the Russell County Sheriff’s Race, Derek Polston won by receiving 5,618 votes compared to Nick Bertram’s 1,176. […]

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Glover wins hotly-contested Clerk’s race

May 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

In a five-way race in the Republican Primary for Russell County Clerk, Patti Glover emerged victorious. Glover finished with 2,070 votes, finishing ahead of Amy Riggins Melson (1,730 votes) and Kennedy Coffey (1,628 votes). Sherita […]

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Marcum wins Judge Executive primary

May 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

In a crowded field of six candidates, retired businessman Randy Marcum came out on top in the Republican Primary for Russell County Judge Executive. Marcum put together a strong showing, finishing with 2,710 votes finishing […]

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Russell Springs Police releases April activity report

May 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of April. The police department made 10 drug-related arrests, 28 warrant service arrests, and 8 other arrests. The department performed 14 traffic […]

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Several Russell County residents named to President’s List at Lindsey Wilson College

May 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

Several Russell County residents were named to the President’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Spring 2022 semester. Those students included the following: Brooklyn Hartwell Karli Hurt Nicholas Miniard Megha Patel Mona Patel Brenna […]

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County receives recycling grant award

May 18, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Fiscal Court has received a $11,200 recycling grant award. Governor Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman made the announcement this week, and Russell County’s is among 71 statewide […]

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32 Russell County students named to Dean’s List at LWC

May 17, 2022 Zac Oakes

Thirty-two Russell County students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College. Those students were: Aquinna Allen Juliah Bault Steven Best Chelsea Blair Chloe Bradley Taylor Brown Ethan Collins Adriannah Davis Summer Edmonds […]

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