September, 2023 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Zorah Eudell Johnson Wilson, age 96, of Russell Springs

September 24, 2023 WJRS Staff

Zorah Eudell Johnson Wilson, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, Kentucky. She was 96 years of age. Born January 1, 1927, at home in Russell […]

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Jamestown lowering tax rates

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is slightly lowering its property tax rates. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News after last night’s city council meeting.

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Beshear says Russell County receiving over $143K in state road funds

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County will be receiving more than $143,000 in funds from the state to repair roadways. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced yesterday that Russell County will receive funds for three road projects, with two being […]

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Laker Football hosts East Jessamine tonight

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will be in action at home tonight, hosting East Jessamine. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. with pregame coverage beginning on Laker Country 104.9 at around 6 p.m.

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Lady Laker Soccer wins big on senior night

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team won big on senior night last night, defeating the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs by a score of 9-1. Adriana Thomas led Russell County with 3 goals, followed by Madison Weisbrodt […]

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Local gas prices slightly lower than neighboring counties

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County are slightly lower than neighboring counties, according to data from the AAA price tracker. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is at $3.49. The only […]

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RCMS Basketball sweeps Metcalfe, football falls to Adair

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams were in action last night, hosting Metcalfe County. The Lady Lakers swept Metcalfe County with 8th grade winning 40-24, 7th grade winning 18-8 and 6th grade […]

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Local FFA chapter attends event in Frankfort

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA chapter attended the first Raising Hope Assembly at the Capital lawn in Frankfort on Wednesday. Russell County’s Alexis Fox was one of the chapter winners of the Handshakes for Hope Coin […]

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Proposed bill would make diapers tax-exempt

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

A bill being proposed in the Kentucky Legislature would make diapers tax-exempt in the state of Kentucky. State Senator Cassie Chambers-Armstrong of Louisville is proposing a bill that would make both children and adult diapers […]

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Lady Laker Golf finishes 2nd at regional competition

September 21, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf team finished 2nd in the regional tournament yesterday at Bardstown Country Club. The Lady Lakers finished with a team score of 358, advancing to semi-state at Calvert City on Monday. Breanna […]

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