March, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs man arrested on sexual abuse charges

March 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested Thursday on sexual abuse charges involving a child under the age of 12. According to reports, 34-year-old Shawn A. Whalen was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and […]

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Mayor Hinton says city preparing for Lakefest, movie night on the square

March 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night. The city is preparing for the annual Lakefest celebration as well as the movie nights on the square. Mayor Regena Hinton told WJRS News that Lakefest preparations are […]

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School board approves program aimed at helping students eye care needs

March 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at its board meeting this week that aims to address student eye care needs. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a breakdown of what the program […]

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County Clerk says she’s looking to put second office in Russell Springs

March 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell County Clerk Patti Glover said she would like to have another office in Russell Springs. Glover recently spoke to WJRS News about the possibility of adding a second office in Russell Springs for added […]

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RCPL employee wins statewide award

March 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

An employee at the Russell County Public Library received a statewide award yesterday. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke to WJRS News more about Morgan Glover being recognized. Glover received the award at yesterday’s Kentucky Public […]

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Gladys McClure Carnes, age 85, of Jamestown

March 22, 2024 Sean Hammond

Gladys McClure Carnes, age 85, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, March 20 2024 at her residence. She was born on Monday, January 09 1939, in Russell County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

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Winford Ray Harris, age 84, of Windsor

March 22, 2024 Sean Hammond

Winford Ray Harris, of Windsor, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care, in Lexington. He was 84 years of age. Born October 1, 1939, in Russell County, he was the only […]

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French named new Laker Football coach

March 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football program has its new head coach. Steven French is set to take over as the new head man of the Laker Football program. French was hired as the new Laker […]

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Laker Baseball falls to Marion County

March 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team dropped last night’s matchup against Marion County, falling to the Knights by a score of 6-2. The Lakers fell behind early, as the Knights scored 5 runs in the […]

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KRV Director says open-mindedness, collaboration key to helping fight substance abuse issues

March 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

Wrapping up our series about Kentucky Recovery Vocational in Russell Springs, WJRS News spoke to Jeric Devore about the perception of people suffering from substance use disorder and collaboration within the community on these issues. […]

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