August, 2022 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Irene Tuttle-Ilusak, age 84, of Columbia

August 5, 2022 Sean Hammond

Irene Tuttle-Ilusak, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at her home. She was 84 years of age. Irene was born November 5, 1937, in Cincinnati, daughter of the late Drew and Mabel […]

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April Murray, age 41, of Russell Springs

August 5, 2022 Sean Hammond

April Murray, 41, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Thursday, August 4th, at Norton Hospital, Louisville, KY April was born in Somerset, KY on April 14, 1981, a daughter of Chestelene (Hammond) and Aubrey Popplewell, […]

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Lady Laker golfer Madalyn Wright qualifies for 2A state tournament

August 4, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Lady Laker Golfer Madalyn Wright qualified for the 2A state tournament with her performance in the 2A state qualifier at Taylor County earlier this week. Wright shot a 102 in the invitational, which […]

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Laker Golf team finishes top 5 at Rockcastle Invitational

August 4, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team had its best outing on the young season yesterday, as the Lakers shot a season-low team score of 323 to finish in the top 5 at the Rockcastle Invitational. Playing at […]

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RCPL to close today, reopen Friday for staff training

August 4, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be closed today due to staff training. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News the book drop will remain open for people to use, and no overdue fees will […]

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WKCB Radio in Hindman talks with WJRS NEWS about flooding situation, need

August 4, 2022 Derek Aaron

The city of Hindman, home to the well-known Hindman Settlement School, and Knott County in eastern Kentucky was one of the hardest hit areas during last week’s flood event with 17 deaths reported as of […]

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Farmers Market moving to Tuesday-Friday schedule

August 4, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Farmers Market will move to being open on Tuesdays and Fridays for the remainder of the 2022 season. The Farmers Market will not be open on Saturday for the remainder of the […]

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LC Tourist Commission eligible for over $100,000 in ARPA funding

August 4, 2022 Derek Aaron

Kentucky recently allocated $75 million in an effort to boost the state’s tourism industry and economy following a decline in visitors brought on by the pandemic and Russell County has a chance at a portion […]

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Lake Cumberland Raft Up is this Saturday

August 4, 2022 Derek Aaron

The annual Lake Cumberland Raft Up is this Saturday, August 6th. Headquartered at Camp Earl Wallace in Monticello in neighboring Wayne County this year, the raft up is put on by the Lake Cumberland Marina […]

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127 yard sale officially kicks off today

August 4, 2022 Zac Oakes

For many, the 127 yard sales have been active and ongoing for days now, but today is the official kickoff of the World’s Longest Yard Sale. The 690-mile yard sale stretches from Michigan to Alabama, […]

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