August, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Adair Sheriff Brockman announces retirement; sounds alarm on personnel/pay issues at department

August 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman submitted his retirement letter yesterday after he made an impassioned plea to the fiscal court at Tuesday night’s meeting asking for help after he said recent deputy departures have left […]

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Russell County Shooting Sports fares well at Adair-Metcalfe competition

August 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Shooting Sports team recently competed at the Adair-Metcalfe competition. In the 9-11 year old competition, Greyson Riddle placed 1st in target archery and 3rd place in bowhunter archery. In the 12-14 year […]

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Freda Whittle, age 58, of Russell Springs

August 29, 2024 Sean Hammond

Freda Whittle, of Russell Springs, departed this life on August 22, 2024, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center, in Lexington. She was 58 years of age. Born April 7, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, she was […]

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William R. Womack, 91, of Russell Springs

August 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

William R. Womack, 91, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, August 27th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown, KY. William was born in Russell Springs, KY on July 16, 1933, a son of the late […]

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Arlene Holt Dick, 85, of Russell Springs

August 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

Arlene Holt Dick, 85, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, August 26th, at home. Arlene was born in Pulaski County, KY on March 19, 1939, a daughter of the late Jessie (Stogsdill) and Verlin Holt. […]

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Jimmy L. Matney, 69, of Russell Springs

August 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

Jimmy L. Matney, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Tuesday evening, August 27, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side. He was 69 years, 2 months, and 16 days of […]

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Grand jury returns six indictments

August 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury met yesterday, returning six indictments. Those indicted included the following individuals: Wendy Polston, age 46 of Russell Springs, charged with theft of mislaid property, tampering with physical evidence, and being […]

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Russell County teams victorious last night across multiple sports

August 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

Last night saw multiple victories for Russell County Athletics. The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team went on the road for a district matchup at Monroe County, where the Lady Lakers came away with a […]

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Hospital Board approves tax decrease

August 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors voted to lower its tax rate at yesterday’s board meeting. The board unanimously approved lowering the tax rate by one percentage point, a move that members of the […]

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Russell County Public Library recognized at Imagination Library event

August 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was recognized at an Imagination Library event in Lexington yesterday where Dolly Parton was in attendance. A video produced by Hutch Digital featured Russell County families and was played at […]

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