February, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thomas named new chair of Lake Cumberland Area Development District board

February 16, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas has been named the new chair of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Board. Thomas serves as the Chairman of the board, which covers 10 counties that make up the […]

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Lakers win coin flip for top seed, Lady Lakers earn 2 seed in district tournament

February 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

The 16th District Tournament is less than two weeks away, and the district’s coaches and athletic directors met yesterday in preparation for the tournament, which is hosted by Russell County this year. In the boys […]

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Bruce A. Luttrell, age 64, of Casey County

February 15, 2024 Sean Hammond

Bruce A. Luttrell, of Casey County, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Liberty Care Center. He was 64. Born July 17, 1959, in Somerset, KY, he was a son of the late […]

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Lady Lakers win, Lakers struggle in final district doubleheader of regular season

February 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

Last night was the final district doubleheader of the regular season as Russell County went on the road to Clinton County. In the first game, the Lady Lakers fell behind early but came back to […]

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Local gas prices on the rise

February 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are on the rise. Several gas stations around the county are selling at prices at $3 per gallon or more. Prices have risen noticeably over the last few weeks. At the end […]

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Laker Dance teams finish strong at final competition

February 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Dance teams had a strong finish at the final competition of the season. The high school dance team was named grand champion of the day at The Dance Association and brought […]

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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

February 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council is expected to consider a resolution like the one passed at the Russell Springs Council and Russell County Fiscal Court meetings […]

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Bill aims to regulate pet shops

February 15, 2024 Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature aims to put certain restrictions in place for pet shops. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort.

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Gloria J. Miller, age 73, of Russell Springs

February 14, 2024 Sean Hammond

Gloria J. Miller, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, entered eternal rest on February 12, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born on November 16, 1950, in Adair County to the late Hollis and Irene Burton Jasper. […]

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Peggy Ann Snow, age 84, of Russell County

February 14, 2024 Sean Hammond

Peggy Ann Snow, 84 years of age, went home to be with Jesus and her awaiting family members on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Peggy was born on November 22, 1939, at least that’s what we […]

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