August 16, 2026
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

 

  • Home
  • WJRS News
  • Obituaries
  • Local Sports
  • Listen Live
  • Advertising
  • Community
    • Submit A Community Event
    • Community Links
    • Community Features
  • Podcasts
  • About
    • Laker Country Staff
    • Contest Rules
    • Contact Us
    • Public Inspection File
    • FCC Applications
  • Newsletter
WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ August 16, 2026 ] Firefighters Evacuate Wayne County Care Home Following Gas Leak WJRS News
  • [ August 16, 2026 ] Two Teens Arrested in Pulaski County Homicide WJRS News
  • [ August 16, 2026 ] Bonnie Welker, 85, of Jamestown Obituaries
  • [ August 15, 2026 ] KSP Arrests Albany Man on Strangulation and Assault Charges WJRS News
  • [ August 15, 2026 ] Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting WJRS News
Home2022December

Month: December 2022

WJRS News

Russell County with dip in COVID numbers post holiday

December 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 11 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, a decrease from last week’s total of 28. The numbers were delayed this week due to the Christmas holiday. […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Deadline to avoid property tax penalties coming soon

December 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Those who haven’t paid their 2022 property tax bills have a limited amount of time to do so before incurring penalties. The courthouse will be closed today and Monday, including the sheriff’s office, but anyone […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

RS Fire crews work scene of car fire

December 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to a car fire Wednesday afternoon. According to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, fire crews were called out Tuesday afternoon just after 2 p.m. to a car fire on Coon […]

Tweet
Share
Local Sports

Lady Lakers win in opening round of Bankers Hardwood Classic

December 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Lady Lakers won their opening round matchup in the Bankers Hardwood Classic Wednesday night, taking down Green County 50-36. Rachel Bolin led the scoring for Russell County in the win, finishing with 17 points. […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

‘Refresh’ of local hospital in the works

December 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

A $138,000 refresh of Russell County Hospital is in the works following approval from the hospital’s board of directors earlier this week. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked to WJRS NEWS about the changes to come… […]

Tweet
Share
Local Sports

Lakers fall on the road at Wayne County

December 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers fell on the road to Wayne County Wednesday night. The Lakers fell by a score of 67-40. The Lakers will be back at Wayne County today as part of the Monticello […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Crews still working water issues throughout county

December 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

Utility crews are continuing repair work on water lines throughout the county. Crews are still responding to calls of leaks, burst pipes, and other water-related issues. Yesterday evening, crews were working to repair water line […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Additional boil water advisories added by city of RS

December 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

The city of Russell Springs issued a couple of additional boil water advisories on Wednesday due to issues caused by the recent extreme cold temperatures. One advisory was issued for Highway 76 in Eli starting […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Community blood drive is today

December 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Community Blood Drive takes place today, going from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room at 2405 N. Main Street in Jamestown. Donors will be entered to win […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Voter registration drops in Russell County, rises statewide

December 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Board of Elections shows voter registration in Russell County has dropped over the past month. In the October report, Russell County had 14,528 registered voters. In November, that dropped to […]

Tweet
Share

Posts pagination

« 1 2 3 … 22 »

current radar

NWS LMK Radar

Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

Subscribe to Our E-Newsletter

Sign up to receive our free daily recap of local news, sports, obituaries, and weather. (*=required field)
ABOUT US

LakerCountry.com is a service of WJRS Radio, a division of Lake Cumberland Broadcasters, LLC
2804 South Highway 127, Russell Springs, KY 42642 | (270) 343-4444 | Email

Legal Stuff
Copyright © Lake Cumberland Broadcasters, LLC. All rights reserved.
Web Development by World Wide Web Worx