May, 2022 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board to meet today

May 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 5 p.m. The board will also recognize the CU Excellence in Teaching Award winners, along with configuration of youth service […]

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Jamestown Police release April activity report

May 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department has released its monthly activity report for the month of April. The police department received 122 calls for service, performed 15 arrests, opened 9 criminal cases, performed 19 motorist assists, and […]

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UK All-American Sprinter Abby Steiner Best Described as “Superstar”

May 15, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Lonnie Greene thinks his wife has the best description of Kentucky All-American senior sprinter Abby Steiner. “Superstar. That is my wife’s words,” said Greene, UK’s head track coach. “Abby understands the gift […]

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Betty Ann Ashbrook, age 75, of Russell Springs

May 15, 2022 Sean Hammond

Betty Ann Ashbrook, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at T.J. Samson Hospital, in Glasgow. She was 75 years of age. Betty was born at home, in Russell County, on November […]

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Leon Davis, age 85, of Glensfork community

May 14, 2022 WJRS Staff

Leon Davis of Glens Fork died on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 8:58 A.M. at TJ Health/Columbia. He was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 10amCT on Monday, May 16, 2022, […]

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Glenvil McQueary, age 80, of Russell Springs

May 14, 2022 WJRS Staff

Glenvil McQueary, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 80 years of age. Born July 23, 1941, in Russell County, he […]

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Geneva Stephens, age 90, of Russell Springs

May 14, 2022 WJRS Staff

Geneva Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. She was 90 years of age. Geneva was born September 26, 1931, in Russell County, daughter of the late […]

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Roger L. Kernes, age 78, of Russell Springs

May 14, 2022 WJRS Staff

Roger L. Kernes, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 78 years of age. Born September 19, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri, he […]

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Last day of early voting is today

May 14, 2022 Zac Oakes

The last day for early voting is today. Voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the South Kentucky RECC community room off Highway 127. Voters from any precinct or district […]

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Increase in cost of asphalt could cost county thousands

May 13, 2022 Zac Oakes

At this week’s fiscal court meeting, the court approved bids for a variety of road-related materials for the next fiscal year. One significant change was the cost of asphalt for road paving, which jumped from […]

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