May, 2023 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Taylor County man indicted on federal drug, gun charges

May 27, 2023 Zac Oakes

A man in nearby Taylor County was indicted on federal drug and firearm charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Nicholas Zunker, age 35 of Campbellsville, was indicted after he was caught in November in […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on meth, other charges

May 26, 2023 Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested Thursday night by Kentucky State Police on possession of meth and other charges, according to jail records. Johnathan Kent Stephens, age 37, was charged with possession of a controlled […]

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Russell County has highest unemployment rate for April in LC area

May 26, 2023 Derek Aaron

Russell County’s latest unemployment rate, this one for the month of April, is the highest in the 10-county Lake Cumberland district and comes in at 4.6 percent, according to newly released data from the Kentucky […]

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Corps expecting big crowds on lake this holiday weekend

May 26, 2023 Derek Aaron

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the unofficial kickoff to summer and boating season begins on Lake Cumberland and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects an influx of crowds on the lake in the […]

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18 local students named to Dean’s List at UK

May 26, 2023 Zac Oakes

More than a dozen local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Spring 2023 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were: Colton Carnes Evan Hoover Zachary […]

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Kirkland-Lundy, Trosper qualify for state track meet

May 26, 2023 Zac Oakes

Two Russell County track athletes have qualified for state competition. Sophomore Byron Kirkland-Lundy qualified to compete in the high jump competition, while senior Clayton Trosper qualified for the 110 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles. […]

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RC Fair begins next weekend

May 26, 2023 Zac Oakes

The annual Russell County Jaycees Fair begins one week from today. Fair festivities begin next Friday night with the beef and horse shows. The fair runs from Friday, June 2 through Saturday, June 10. This […]

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Closings for Memorial Day

May 26, 2023 Zac Oakes

With the Memorial Day Holiday coming up on Monday, there are several closings around the county. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed on Monday. The Russell County Courthouse and judicial center […]

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RCHS Class of 2023 receives over $50,000 in local scholarships

May 25, 2023 Zac Oakes

As the Russell County High School Class of 2023 prepares to move into their future endeavors, many who are seeking further education will do so with the help of several local businesses and organizations through […]

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Popplewell selected for Rogers Scholars program

May 25, 2023 Zac Oakes

Luke Popplewell, a current sophomore at Russell County High School, will join high school students from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky this summer for the 26th annual Rogers Scholars youth leadership program. He is the […]

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