June, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bush Hamdan understands importance of depth in the SEC

June 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Bush Hamdan has 15 years of collegiate and NFL coaching experience combined, including his most recent stint as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Boise State. The new UK offensive coordinator previously […]

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Lake Cumberland Thunder Run taking place this weekend

June 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

One of Lake Cumberland’s larger recurring powerboat events happens this weekend as the Lake Cumberland Thunder Run is set to take place with powerboats from across the southeast expected to participate. The late run spring […]

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Sue Antle, 67, of Russell Springs

June 13, 2024 Sean Hammond

Sue Antle, 67, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 11th, at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN. Sue was born in Russell Springs, KY on August 22, 1956, a daughter of the late Viola (Higginbotham) […]

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Columbia man indicted on vehicular homicide stemming from October wreck

June 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was indicted on a charge of vehicular homicide stemming from a fatal wreck that occurred last October. Tyler Yarberry of Columbia was indicted in Russell Circuit Court on the charge. According to […]

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18 local students named to Dean’s List at University of Kentucky

June 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

18 local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Spring 2024 semester. Those local students achieving this academic honor were: Mason Buras Maleah Preston Sophie Shearer Jenna White […]

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Wrestling coordinator talks about plans for sport in Russell County

June 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

This week, the Russell County Board of Education approved a youth wrestling program in the county. Coordinator Scott Boreing spoke to WJRS News more about the plans for the future with the program. He said […]

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Sheriff’s Office releases May activity report

June 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its activity report for the month of May. The sheriff’s office responded to 490 calls for service, not including office calls or walk-ins last month. Last month, the Russell […]

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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

June 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. Items on the agenda for tonight’s meeting include an executive session to discuss the sale or purchase of land along with an […]

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CFB analyst Cole Cubelic believes Brock Vandagriff’s running ability will be a boost to UK’s offense.

June 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught SEC Network/ESPN college football analyst Cole Cubelic knows SEC football teams and personnel far better than most and was one of the first national media members several years ago to believe that […]

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Kevin’s Kids raises more than $105K for local youth

June 12, 2024 Zac Oakes

Kevin Williams was in Russell County yesterday, presenting checks from the 10th annual Kevin’s Kids concert, which raised more than $105,000 for local youth. This year’s event raised $105,314 for the Russell County Schools Family […]

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