August, 2023 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday was hottest day of the year locally

August 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

Last week brought high temperatures and humidity, and according to data from the local mesonet station, Friday was the hottest day of the year in Russell County. Friday had a max temperature of 94.1 degrees […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball takes on LaRue in 2A semifinal

August 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team is in action tonight, taking on the LaRue County Lady Hawks in the Kentucky 2A – Section 4 semifinal. The Lady Lakers and Lady Hawks will face off […]

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KSP arrests Russell Springs man over the weekend

August 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police over the weekend. According to jail records, 44-year-old Daniel D. Hammond was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug […]

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Laker Soccer goes undefeated at Scotties Classic

August 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Soccer teams went undefeated at the Scotties Classic in Glasgow over the weekend. The high school team finished with 2 wins and a draw in three contests over the weekend, defeating […]

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KSP investigating Jamestown fire last week

August 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a blaze at an abandoned structure last Thursday. According to Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers, firefighters were called out just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday to Viewpoint Road off Boat […]

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Lady Laker Soccer goes on the road for district matchup today

August 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team goes on the road for a district matchup with Clinton County this evening. It’s the first matchup of the year between the district rivals. The Lady Lakers and […]

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Russell County considered to be at medium risk for radon

August 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County, along with many other counties in the area and state, are considered to be at risk for radon exposure. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless, tasteless, and odorless, and […]

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Lady Laker Golf finishes 4th at Lady Hawks Classic

August 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Golf team finished 4th in the Lady Hawks Classic in LaRue County over the weekend. The Lady Lakers shot a team score of 347, which was 4th in the 11-team […]

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Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen Has High Hopes for Receiver Shamar Porter of Nashville

August 27, 2023 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT He’s not been mentioned prominently during Kentucky’s preseason practices but 6-3, 205-pound freshman receiver Shamar Porter of Nashville was a four-star recruit and a player that UK offensive coordinator Liam Coen believes […]

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Helen Johnson Pedigo, age 81,of Russell Springs

August 27, 2023 Sean Hammond

Helen Johnson Pedigo, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Signature Healthcare at Summit Manor Rehab and Wellness Center in Columbia. She was 81 years of age. Born November 22, 1941, in […]

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