March, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Waynesburg woman arrested on drug charges

March 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Waynesburg woman was arrested on drug charges by Russell Springs Police on Tuesday. According to Russell Springs Police, 46-year-old Melissa A. Roy was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence […]

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Adair couple arrested on child abuse charges

March 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

An Adair County couple has been arrested on child abuse allegations. According to reports, 20-year-old Jordan Nye and 19-year-old Makenna Wheeler were arrested on charges of criminal abuse second degree of a minor under the […]

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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

March 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall at 112 North Main Street. City council meetings are open to the public. We’ll […]

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Coroner: Somerset woman dies in workplace incident

March 20, 2024 Zac Oakes

According to Russell County Coroner Mark Coots, a woman died following a workplace incident at Davis Gate off North Highway 127 Wednesday afternoon. According to reports, the coroner’s office was called to Davis Gate just […]

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Laker Baseball defeats Monroe County in 5 innings

March 20, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team picked up its first district win of the season last night, defeating the Monroe County Falcons 11-1 in 5 innings. The Lakers finished with two hits in the game, but were […]

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Lady Lakers fall to Taylor County

March 20, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team fell in last night’s game at Taylor County by a score of 10-6. Avery Hart had a big game at the plate, finishing with a pair of hits […]

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KRV is making impact in local community

March 20, 2024 Zac Oakes

Continuing our series on Kentucky Recovery Vocational, WJRS News spoke to Executive Director Jeric Devore about the impact KRV is making in the community and the individuals in the program. Devore also spoke about the […]

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RCMS girls soccer wins back-to-back games

March 20, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team is continuing its winning ways, picking up back-to-back victories this week. Monday night, the Lady Lakers defeated Whitley County 9-2 with Addison Coffey scoring 5 goals, […]

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Mayor says city is prepping pool for summer season

March 20, 2024 Zac Oakes

We’re now into spring, and summer isn’t far away. With summer months coming up, city workers in Russell Springs are preparing for the Joseph Smith Hays Memorial Pool to open for the season. WJRS News […]

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Ford asks community to reach out to legislators

March 20, 2024 Zac Oakes

Superintendent Michael Ford opened Monday night’s school board meeting asking the public to reach out to state legislators regarding the state’s funding for public education, noting that the school system has a great amount of […]

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