August, 2023 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Investigation reportedly underway following infant death

August 7, 2023 WJRS Staff

An investigation is apparently underway following the death of an infant on Saturday. WJRS News has learned that Russell County EMS responded to the Jamestown Manor on Saturday regarding a small child, approximately four […]

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Fire crews battle blaze at Tri-County Flea Market

August 7, 2023 Zac Oakes

Fire crews battled a fire at the Tri-County Flea Market in Burnside over the weekend. According to reports, the fire started just before midnight, going into the early morning hours of Saturday. Multiple agencies responded […]

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Jamestown man cited following moped collision

August 7, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was cited after the moped he was operating crashed into a car. According to Jamestown Police, 54-year-old David Glenn of Jamestown was cited for driving on a DUI-suspended license and driving without […]

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Emma L. Sullivan, age 97, of Jamestown

August 6, 2023 WJRS Staff

Emma L. Sullivan, age 97, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, August 5th, at home. She was born in Jamestown on July 22, 1926, a daughter of the late Ettie (Wright) and Ed Everett York. She […]

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Louisville Holy Cross Volleyball Player Trinity Ward Ready to be at UK

August 6, 2023 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT It’s not a stretch to say that Trinity Ward was destined to play softball at the University of Kentucky. The Louisville Holy Cross junior recently gave her verbal commitment to UK coach […]

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Teresa Stephens Murray, age 61, of Russell Springs

August 6, 2023 WJRS Staff

Teresa Faye Stephens Murray, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home. She was 61 years of age. Teresa was born August 25, 1961, in Richmond, the only child […]

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William L. “Bill” Clark, age 90, of Jamestown

August 4, 2023 WJRS Staff

William L. (Bill) Clark, Jr, age 90, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, July 10th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Bill was born in Eubank, KY on November 17, 1932, a son of the late […]

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Jamestown Man Arrested Friday Night Outside Local Business

August 4, 2023 WJRS Staff

A Jamestown man was arrested around 9:40 Friday night after local law enforcement officials received a complaint regarding a man outside Lee’s Famous Recipe on North Main Street in Jamestown. Upon arrival, 55 year old […]

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Columbia Man Arrested Friday Afternoon After Allegedly Fleeing Officers

August 4, 2023 WJRS Staff

A Columbia man was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with Fleeing or Evading Police Officers on foot, as well as Resisting Arrest, Operating a Motor Vehicle on Suspended License, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. […]

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UK Linebacker Trevin Wallace Looking to Have Big Year

August 4, 2023 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT WLEX-TV “BBN Tonight” host Maggie Davis is “comfortable” making a 9-3 prediction about Kentucky’s upcoming season. She also believes that junior linebacker Trevin Wallace could be one “big surprise” player for the […]

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