February, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs approves resolution to examine possible changes to RCIDA

February 12, 2024 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Industrial Development Authority could soon be a thing of the past. Meeting last Thursday night, the Russell Springs City Council took a first step to change the makeup of the local board. […]

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Casey County man arrested after possessing more than 50 pounds of drugs

February 12, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Casey County man was arrested Friday as the result of a federal search warrant in which the man was found to be in possession of more than 50 pounds of drugs, a handgun, and […]

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Texas A&M Transfer Excited About Joining Kentucky Football

February 12, 2024 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Raymond Cottrell was a high-profile recruit in school but he never heard from Kentucky. Still, when he decided to transfer from Texas A&M after one year, he found his way to Lexington […]

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Lady Lakers pick up pair of wins, Lakers fall at Caverna in weekend basketball action

February 12, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were in action over the weekend. The Lady Lakers picked up a pair of wins over the weekend, starting with a dominant 70-28 win Friday on […]

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Patricia Scales, age 76, of Russell Springs

February 12, 2024 Sean Hammond

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Kenton Wayne Hopper, age 80, of Russell Springs

February 11, 2024 Sean Hammond

Kenton Wayne Hopper, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset. He was 80 years of age. Kenton was born August 18, 1943, in Russell […]

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Fiscal court to meet Monday morning

February 10, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The court will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. We’ll have more on local […]

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Casey County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

February 10, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Casey County man is facing more than 20 charges related to child sexual exploitation. According to Kentucky State Police, 25-year-old Tyler Glen Stamper was arrested Thursday and charged with 20 counts of possessing matter […]

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Bill would open up funds to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings

February 10, 2024 Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would open up funds to be used for firefighters to be reimbursed for cancer screenings. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the bill. Stay […]

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Plez E. Cowan, age 91, of Jamestown

February 9, 2024 Sean Hammond

Plez (BUD) E. Cowan, 91, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, February 7th, at home. Plez was born in St. Charles, VA on August 21, 1932, a son of the late Mattie (Nellems) and Jessie James […]

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