April, 2023 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Valerie J. Baker, age 39, of Russell Springs

April 17, 2023 Sean Hammond

Valerie J. Baker, 39, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, April 16th, surrounded by her family at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KYValerie was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 17, 1983, a daughter of […]

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Danny Dale Turner, age 70, of Dunnville

April 17, 2023 Sean Hammond

Danny Dale Turner, of Dunnville, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home. He was 70 years of age. Born on September 7, 1952, in Casey County, he was a son of the late […]

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RCHS Softball on the road at Monroe tonight, hosting Senior Night tomorrow

April 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Lady Laker Softball team will be on the road this evening for a district matchup with Monroe County. The Lady Lakers defeated Monroe County at home earlier this season in […]

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‘Kevin’s Kids’ concert brings in over $81,000

April 17, 2023 Derek Aaron

The ‘Kevin’s Kids’ benefit concert brought in more than $81,000 in donations this past Saturday night for the children of Russell County through the Russell County School District’s family resource and youth service centers. Gaither […]

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Laker Baseball picks up two wins over the weekend

April 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team picked up two wins over the weekend. The Lakers defeated Southwestern Friday night by a score of 9-4. Mayes Gosser and Aidan Antle each drove in a pair of […]

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Hardee’s reportedly planning to open in August

April 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Hardee’s restaurant that is being built along Highway 127 near Russell County Middle School is reportedly planning to open in August. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News and said city officials […]

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Local 911 dispatcher passes away

April 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell County E-911 dispatcher passed away over the weekend. Valerie Baker passed away Sunday morning at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a medical incident Thursday night. Baker worked as a dispatcher in Russell County […]

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School board to meet tonight

April 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to discuss an […]

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RCMS soccer on the road today

April 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School soccer teams are on the road today. The teams will be on the road at Wayne County with the first match getting underway at 4:30 p.m. The teams are back […]

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Russell Springs PD releases monthly report

April 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has released its monthly report for March. During the month, the department reported 2 alcohol DUI arrests and 5 warrant service arrests. Russell Springs Police also reported 104 traffic stops […]

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