January, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ruth Joan Hopkins, age 87, of Russell Springs

January 24, 2024 WJRS Staff

Ruth Joan Hopkins, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center of Somerset. She was 87 years of age. Ms. Ruth was born September 23, 1936, in the […]

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Lakers fall at home to Green County

January 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team dropped a close one to Green County at home last night, falling by a score of 63-58. The Lakers are now 9-8 on the season and will go on […]

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RC Schools receive $100K grant for preschool education bus

January 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools is the recipient of a $100,000 grant that will provide an education bus that school officials say will make a major impact for the children of Russell County. WJRS News spoke with […]

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Larry Bottoms, age 77, of Russell Springs

January 24, 2024 Sean Hammond

Larry Bottoms, 77, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, January 19th, at home.Larry was born in Columbia, KY on January 16, 1947, a son of the late Della (Moss) and Chester Bottoms.He served in the […]

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RCPL to host local educators for new exhibit

January 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be hosting an event for local educators to learn more about the new Science in Play to Go exhibit. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke more about the Educator Night. […]

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Clinton County residents affected by water issues

January 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

Residents in neighboring Clinton County are affected by water issues. The city of Albany and Clinton County are experiencing water shortages due to broken waterlines following recent winter weather. Some residents in the area tell […]

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Bill in KY Legislature aims to help address mental health issues for veterans

January 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature aims to help address the issue of mental health for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Keith West files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to […]

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Russell County, other area schools returning to classrooms today

January 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

With road conditions improved, Russell County Schools, along with several other area schools, will return to the classroom for the first time in more than a week today. Russell County, Adair County, Casey County, and […]

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Sharon Elizabeth Benson, age 78, of Russell Springs

January 23, 2024 WJRS Staff

Sharon Elizabeth Benson, born on February 8th, 1945, in Dayton, KY, resided in Russell Springs, KY until her passing on January 4th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Toby and Amanda Tolson, […]

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Gosser hits basket in final seconds to secure district win for Lakers; Lady Lakers fall in 2OT

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

Last night’s doubleheader between Russell County and Cumberland County was action-packed. In the first game, the Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers went into double-overtime, where the Lady Panthers prevailed by a score of 63-59. It […]

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