March, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Irma Mae Reitz Sallee, age 93, of Russell Springs

March 19, 2024 WJRS Staff

Irma Mae Reitz Sallee, 93, of Russell Springs died on Sunday, March 17, 2024, with her family at her side. She was born on December 4, 1930, in Louisville, Kentucky to Elmore Smith Reitz and […]

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Larry Wallace, age 70, of Russell Springs

March 18, 2024 Sean Hammond

Larry Wallace, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at TJ Health Hospital, in Columbia. He was 70 years of age. Born May 11, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of […]

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Gina Elaine Pike, age 60, of Russell Springs

March 18, 2024 Sean Hammond

Gina Elaine Pike, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset. She was 60 years of age. Gina was born on Tuesday, October 29, […]

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Shelby Ray Coppage, age 81, of Adair County

March 18, 2024 Sean Hammond

Shelby Ray Coppage, age 81, of Millerfield Community, Adair County, KY passed away Friday, March 15 2024 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, January 10 1943, in Liberty, Kentucky. He was the son […]

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KSP arrests two in child abuse investigation

March 18, 2024 Zac Oakes

On March 15, 2024, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received a call of a possible criminal child abuse that had occurred earlier this week in Russell Springs. A KSP Trooper spoke with an […]

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KY Recovery Vocational Director talks about organization’s mission, origin

March 18, 2024 Zac Oakes

Kentucky Recovery Vocational is new to Russell County, a partnership with SPARC Recovery Center aimed at helping those suffering from substance abuse find a new path forward. WJRS News sat down for an interview with […]

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Lakers score 20 runs in season-opening win at Barren County; travel to Adair today

March 18, 2024 Zac Oakes

There was plenty of offense to go around in the Laker Baseball season opener Friday night, but the Lakers came out on top by a final score of 20-10. The Lakers jumped out to an […]

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Lady Laker Softball drops first game of the season

March 18, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team dropped its first game of the season Friday night, falling on the road at Barren County by a score of 12-2. The Trojanettes jumped ahead early, scoring 6 […]

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Glover provides update on software changes at clerk’s office

March 18, 2024 Zac Oakes

County Clerk Patti Glover said her office is continuing to work hard in adjusting to software changes implemented by the state this year. Glover spoke to WJRS News about her office’s adjustment to the changes […]

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Mayor provides update about work on baseball fields at city park

March 18, 2024 Zac Oakes

Work on the baseball fields at the Russell Springs City Park is finished and Mayor Eddie Thomas said he’s pleased with the way the fields look. Thomas said city employees have worked hard to enhance […]

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