September, 2022 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County is yellow in latest COVID map

September 12, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County is in the yellow in the latest COVID community level map released by the state’s department for public health. Adair and Pulaski join Russell County in the yellow category, indicating a medium level […]

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Fiscal Court to meet this evening

September 12, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the old Russell County Courthouse. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local […]

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Nanette Hammons Wethington, age 69, of Liberty

September 11, 2022 Sean Hammond

Nanette Hammons Wethington, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at University of Kentucky HealthCare. She was 69. Born on January 25, 1953, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the […]

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Furious Laker rally ends in heartbreak

September 10, 2022 Zac Oakes

It was a heartbreak homecoming at Finley Field Friday night as a Hail Mary as time expired dashed Russell County’s furious rally against the Casey County Rebels. Casey County’s Ethan Willoughby lobbed a pass into […]

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Mayme June Helm, age 88, of Jamestown

September 9, 2022 Sean Hammond

Mayme June Helm, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. She was 88 years of age. Mayme was born in Russell County on June 22, 1934, daughter of the […]

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Mary R. Miller, age 64, of Jamestown

September 9, 2022 Sean Hammond

Mary R. Miller, 64, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, September 7th, at Russell County Hospital. Mary was born in Williamson, WV on January 3, 1958, a daughter of the late Chester Elkins.She served in the […]

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UK Offensive Line Must Step Up Against Florida

September 9, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky gave up four sacks in its win over Miami of Ohio and the Cats rushed for only 50 yards on 26 carries — not the kind of numbers UK’s Big Blue […]

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Drive-thru Christmas light display to be set up at city park

September 9, 2022 Zac Oakes

A drive-thru Christmas light display will be set up at the Russell Springs City Park this holiday season. The Russell Springs City Council approved the purchase of the Christmas lights at Thursday night’s city council […]

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School board accepts district facilities plan; move greenlights RCMS work, pending state approval

September 9, 2022 Derek Aaron

A major step in the construction of a new middle school happened on Thursday night by the Russell County School Board during a special called meeting at the Russell County Schools’ ANC. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

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Trial date set for Russell Springs man accused of murder

September 9, 2022 Zac Oakes

A trial date has been set for a Russell Springs man accused of murder. According to court records, Jordan N. Coffey will go to trial on charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence in […]

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