April, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County offering Free Trash Disposal Day next week

April 10, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court and Morgan Sanitation are offering a Free Trash Disposal Day one week from today. The Free Trash Disposal Day will take place next Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

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Lady Laker Softball wins 2A matchup over Taylor County

April 9, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team picked up a victory in a Kentucky 2A Section 4 matchup over Taylor County yesterday. The Lady Lakers came out on top by a score of 7-6. The […]

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RCMS Softball picks up wins at Casey County

April 9, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team picked up a pair of wins on the road at Casey County last night. The A team came out on top by a score of 18-1. […]

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Sheriff’s Office releases March report

April 9, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has released its monthly activity report for the month of March. Last month, the sheriff’s office responded to 343 calls for service, not including office calls and walk-ins. The sheriff’s […]

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Laker Baseball on the road at Clinton County today

April 9, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team is on the road at Clinton County today. The Lakers enter today’s matchup at 8-2. The Bulldogs enter today’s matchup at 6-8. First pitch for today’s game is scheduled for 5:30 […]

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Local gas prices on par with or higher than neighboring counties

April 9, 2024 Zac Oakes

The price of gas is a topic of conversation among many as prices have risen over the last week. In Russell County, according to AAA’s gas price tracker, the average price is $3.49 per gallon. […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges following traffic stop

April 9, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night on several charges following a traffic stop. According to Russell Springs Police, 43-year-old Adam VanFleet was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not […]

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RCMS Baseball shuts out Casey County

April 9, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team shut out Casey County last night by a score of 26-0. Talan Huckaby led the Laker offense with a pair of hits, driving in 5 runs. Holden […]

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Fiscal court approves resolution to pursue funds for regional sports complex

April 8, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved a resolution at Monday morning’s meeting to pursue federal funds for a proposed regional sports complex. WJRS News spoke with Judge Executive Randy Marcum about pursuing funds for the […]

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Timothy “Timmy” Russell Fox, age 64, of Russell Springs

April 8, 2024 Sean Hammond

Timothy “Timmy” Russell Fox, age 64, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday. April 6, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Hospital, after a short illness. Timmy was a loving son, father and brother. He […]

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