July, 2023 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Eli Cox Wants to Be Part of “Nasty, Physical” Offensive Line for UK This Season

July 30, 2023 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Senior offensive lineman Eli Cox doesn’t mince words about what Kentucky has to do better this season to make sure it does not have a repeat of last year’s 7-6 record. “It […]

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Michael Foley, age 67, of Russell Springs

July 29, 2023 Sean Hammond

Michael Foley, age 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, July 27 2023 at University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born on Thursday, March 15 1956, in Somerset, Kentucky. He was the son […]

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Ollie Maude Wooldridge, age 91, of Jamestown

July 29, 2023 Sean Hammond

Ollie Maude Wooldridge, of Jamestown, passed from this life into her Eternal Home on Thursday, July 27, 2023, having obtained the age of 91 years, 4 months and 22 days. Ms. Maude was born March […]

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Russell County sees small increase in unemployment

July 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County saw a small increase in unemployment last month. According to the report, Russell County had an unemployment rate of 5.6 percent last month, compared […]

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School board approves program aimed at helping students who want to enter teaching profession

July 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a new program that aims to help students who want to enter the teaching profession. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News and gave more details about the […]

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Library to host RCPL Con this Saturday

July 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library is hosting a big event tomorrow as the library winds down its summer learning program. The event will feature character story times for children and pop culture sessions for tweens, […]

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Heat advisory remains in effect today

July 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

A heat advisory remains in effect today as temperatures will be in the mid-to-high 90s with heat index values are expected to be over 100. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to […]

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No new details regarding Clinton County officer-involved shooting

July 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

Nearly two-and-a-half weeks after a man was shot by law enforcement in neighboring Clinton County, no new information about the shooting has been released by Kentucky State Police. WJRS News requested more information regarding the […]

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Three boats destroyed by fire at Beaver Creek on Lake Cumberland

July 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

Firefighters were called out just after midnight Thursday to Beaver Creek on Lake Cumberland in Wayne County. When units arrived, three boats were fully engulfed in flames, but quick action by firefighters, boat owners and […]

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Lawrence Edward Wallen, age 66, of Russell Springs

July 27, 2023 Sean Hammond

Lawrence Edward Wallen, age 66, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, July 25 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Saturday, August 25 1956, in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was the son […]

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