August, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Man charged with shooting, killing neighbor in Pulaski County

August 20, 2024 Zac Oakes

A man is charged with murder in neighboring Pulaski County after authorities say he shot and killed his neighbor. Police say 50-year-old Kevin Jasgarszewski was arrested after attempting to flee the scene in his vehicle. […]

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JoAnn Skipper, age 81, of Jamestown

August 19, 2024 Sean Hammond

JoAnn Skipper, 81, of Jamestown, KY, passed away on August 16, 2024. Born on November 6, 1942, in Hamilton, OH, JoAnn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She dedicated her life to her […]

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Gary Lee “GJ” Jasper, age 68, of Jamestown

August 19, 2024 Sean Hammond

Gary Lee “GJ” Jasper, of Jamestown, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 68 years of age. Born on November 27, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was a […]

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Robert Rudy Hubbard, age 75, of Russell Springs

August 19, 2024 Sean Hammond

Robert Rudy Hubbard, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 75 years of age. Born September 2, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a […]

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Lady Laker Soccer continues hot start to season

August 19, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team continued its hot start to the season, picking up an 8-0 win over district foe Monroe County Saturday afternoon. Addison Coffey scored 5 goals for the Lady Lakers, […]

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Russell County Schools bus drivers drive 2,500 miles per day during school year

August 19, 2024 Zac Oakes

With the new school year starting this week, the school district’s transportation department is preparing to get buses rolling along the county’s roadways. Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford spoke to WJRS News about […]

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Laker Soccer falls to Glasgow, hosts Campbellsville today

August 19, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team dropped a weekend contest to Glasgow by a score of 3-0. The loss dropped the Lakers to 1-1 on the season. The Lakers return to action today, when they host Campbellsville. […]

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High school, middle school open houses are this evening

August 19, 2024 Zac Oakes

Open house events at Russell County High School and Russell County Middle School will take place this evening. Open house at the high school gets underway this evening at 5 p.m. The high school open […]

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Body of missing Tennessee woman recovered from Lake Cumberland

August 19, 2024 Zac Oakes

The body of a missing Tennessee woman was recovered from Lake Cumberland over the weekend. According to reports, someone spotted a submerged vehicle at Grider Hill Dock Saturday morning near Albany. Dive crews were able […]

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RCHS student selected as finalist in Secretary of State sticker contest

August 19, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Russell County High School student has been selected as a finalist in a contest from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office. Riley Taylor from Russell County High School is a finalist in the “I […]

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