January, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers scheduled to host Caverna tonight

January 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team is scheduled to host Caverna tonight at Laker Gym. Tip-off between the Lakers and Colonels is scheduled for 7 p.m. with pregame on Laker Country 104.9 beginning about 15 […]

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Adair couple indicted on combined 90+ rape, sexual abuse charges

January 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

An Adair County couple has been indicted on rape and sexual abuse charges. According to indictments released last Friday, Rick Allen Courtney and Deborah Sue Courtney are facing charges for incidents that occurred between the […]

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7th grade Lakers finish as conference runner-up after losing close one to Adair County

January 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

The 7th grade Laker Basketball team finished as runner-up in the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference basketball tournament over the weekend. The top-seeded Lakers defeated Campbellsville 52-44 in their first game, but dropped a […]

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Russell Springs Police release end-of-year report

January 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its end-of-year report for 2023. Last year, Russell Springs Police issued 646 citations and made 246 arrests. That includes 25 alcohol DUI arrests along with 14 drug DUI arrests. […]

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Kentucky Native, UK Recruit Jasper Johnson is “Special Talent”

January 15, 2024 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Link (Mo.) Academy coach Bill Armstrong has 21 years of college coaching experience and has helped recruit three McDonald’s All-Americans, 24 all-Southeastern Conference selections and 10 NBA players. Armstrong understands how special […]

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Ramsey resigns, Turner appointed to RCIDA Board

January 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas appointed a new member to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board at last week’s meeting after Chris Ramsey submitted a resignation letter for his seat on the board. Thomas […]

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MLK Day brings closings

January 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

While winter weather is bringing closings across the county, some offices are closed today due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse is closed for business today due to the […]

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Nathan Parrish, age 79, of Russell Springs

January 13, 2024 WJRS Staff

Nathan Parrish, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was 79 years of age. Nathan was born August 29, 1944, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, […]

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Deadline for students to apply to GSA program is tomorrow

January 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

The deadline for students to apply for the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) program is tomorrow. This year’s program will be held in two sessions at the University of Kentucky campus, serving over […]

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Bessie Jane Chumbley Shepherd, age 91, of Russell Springs

January 12, 2024 Sean Hammond

Bessie Jane Chumbley Shepherd, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years of age. Born March 5, 1932, in Adair County, she […]

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