September, 2022 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Yosemite man arrested on lengthy list of drug, other charges

September 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Yosemite man was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges by Kentucky State Police in Russell Springs following a traffic stop late Sunday night, according to state police. Just before 11 p.m. Sunday, KSP […]

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Mary A. Campbell, 101, of Jamestown

September 26, 2022 Sean Hammond

Mary A. Campbell, 101, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, September 26th, at Russell County Hospital. Mary was born in Jamestown, KY on November 29, 1920, a daughter of the late Ollie Mae (Sims) and Henry […]

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RCHS Volleyball hosts Monroe Co. for Senior Night

September 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

Tonight, the Lady Laker Volleyball team will have their 2022 Senior Night celebration. Russell County hosts Monroe County in a freshman and varsity match-up, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at RCHS. This year, the Lady Lakers […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball wins SOKY Slam championship

September 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team won the 2022 Southern Kentucky Slam championship over the weekend at Allen County-Scottsville. Russell County defeated Campbellsville in two sets, 25-12 and 25-16, to bring home the title. […]

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Laker band is Grand Champion at Mark Twain Invitational

September 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Mighty Laker Marching Band took the top spot on Saturday, winning Grand Champion at the annual Mark Twain Invitational at Adair County High School. The band, under the direction of Curtis Ervin […]

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Mayor Eddie Thomas signs proclamation declaring H.M. Bottom Day in Russell Springs

September 26, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas signed a proclamation Friday, declaring September 23 as H.M. Bottom Day in the city. Mayor Thomas spoke to WJRS News after the signing about the importance of remembering H.M. Fire […]

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SPS donates $100,000 to LCRCWC as part of Work Ready Skills Initiative grant

September 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

Back during the early stages of planning for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center when the Russell County School District was writing the grant for the possibility of a new facility, several local […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested on drug, other charges

September 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs woman was arrested by Russell Springs Police late Saturday night on drug and other charges, according to jail records. Sarah Elizabeth Cox, age 42, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, […]

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Fiscal court to meet tomorrow

September 26, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in special session tomorrow morning. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. The court is set to hear […]

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Online absentee ballot portal now open

September 26, 2022 Zac Oakes

The state’s online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming November general election is now open. The portal opened on Saturday for those who are eligible to request an absentee ballot. The online […]

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