September, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Columbia men arrested in Pulaski County for involvement in multi-county drug trafficking operation

September 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

Two Columbia men were arrested in Pulaski County Wednesday for their involvement in what is being described as a multi-county drug trafficking operation. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Frederick L. Ennis and 35-year-old […]

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers monitoring rainfall from Hurricane Francine

September 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Nashville is monitoring rainfall in the Cumberland River Basin area this weekend. Lt. Col. Robert Green, the Nashville District commander, said the flood risk management projects are currently […]

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Gerald R. Rice, age 83, of Russell Springs

September 13, 2024 Sean Hammond

Gerald R. Rice, age 83 of the Gosser Ridge Community of Russell County was born on March 13, 1941 in Warrenville, Illinois and passed away on September 12, 2024 at his residence. He was of […]

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Billy Edward Cook, age 54, of Jamestown

September 13, 2024 Sean Hammond

Billy Edward Cook, age 54, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, September 11 2024 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, December 02 1969, in Somerset. He was the son of: Mother – […]

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RSES placed on soft lockdown following burglary next to school

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary School was placed on a soft lockdown Friday morning after a burglary took place at the Thomas residence next to the school. At least two people were involved, and one person was […]

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Adair County Schools say Friday morning lockdown was due to false report of student with weapon

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

Adair County Schools were placed on lockdown Friday morning. According to Adair County Schools Superintendent Jason Faulkner, the lockdown stemmed from a report from a student at the high school saying another student had a […]

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Russell County Soccer ranks high on state leaderboards

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams are off to solid starts this season, and strong play on the field has Russell County ranked high on state soccer leaderboards. Lady Laker freshman Addison Coffey ranks […]

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Clinton County man facing 22 years following child rape conviction

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Clinton County man is facing even more prison time after being found guilty of raping an 11-year-old girl. 40-year-old Christopher Thrasher of Albany was found guilty in Cumberland Circuit Court on the rape charge, […]

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Lakers host Casey County for Homecoming

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

Tonight is Homecoming at Russell County High School, as the Russell County Lakers will host the Casey County Rebels at Finley Field at First National Bank Athletic Complex. Kickoff for tonight’s game is scheduled for […]

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Lady Laker Soccer defeats Lincoln, Lakers fall at Taylor

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams were in action last night. The Lady Lakers were at home, where they picked up a 5-4 win over Lincoln County. Addison Coffey finished with 4 goals and […]

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