October, 2023 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Adair woman dies following Thursday evening wreck on Cumberland Parkway

October 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

An Adair County woman died following a single-vehicle wreck on the Cumberland Parkway Thursday evening. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at around 5:20 Thursday evening near the 48-mile marker on […]

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Fiscal court to meet this evening

October 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session this evening. The court is expected to hear from The Perfection Group about some possible improvements at the Russell County Courthouse, as well as hear […]

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Laker Soccer falls to Warren Central in 4th Region Tournament

October 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team saw its season come to an end yesterday with a loss to the Warren Central Dragons in the first round of the 4th Region Tournament. The Dragons came out on top […]

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Russell County’s Brady Bell, Adair graduate MaKenzie Hughes among KSP’s newest telecommunication graduates

October 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will welcome two new telecommunicators. Brady Bell and MaKenzie Hughes were among 30 graduates of the Kentucky State Police Class 22 last week that will be stationed at Post 15. […]

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Nancy man arrested on multiple charges by RCSO

October 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Nancy man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges over the weekend. According to reports, 44-year-old Dustin Combs was arrested and charged with stalking second degree, terroristic threatening third degree, […]

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No school today in Russell County

October 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

School is out today for Russell County students as today is a professional development day. Teachers will report to school, but students will get one extra day for fall break. Students return to the classroom […]

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Gilbert Owen Burch, Sr., age 79, of Jamestown

October 8, 2023 Sean Hammond

Gilbert Owen Burch, Sr., of Jamestown, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home. He was 79 years of age. Owen was born in Linton, Indiana, on May 7, 1944, son […]

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Mary Bessie Malone, age 91, of Jamestown

October 8, 2023 Sean Hammond

Mary Bessie Malone, 91, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, October 6th, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY. Mary Bessie was born in Jamestown, KY on August 13, 1932, a daughter of the late […]

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Lakers Fall to State’s Top Ranked Team, Boyle County, 49-7

October 6, 2023 WJRS Staff

The Boyle County Rebels came to Finley Field on Friday night and proved why they are the state’s top ranked football team as they scored on their first four possessions of the game, enroute to […]

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Beshear announces additional road funds for Russell County

October 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County will be receiving additional road funds, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Beshear announced funding for several road projects yesterday, which includes around $94,000 for Russell County. The funds will be used to resurface […]

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