September, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jamestown gives green light to medical cannabis ordinance

September 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council approved the city’s medical cannabis ordinance at its most recent meeting. Near the end of last week’s council meeting, council member Dwight Richards brought up the topic and said he felt […]

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UK commit Javeon Campbell likes how Kentucky develops defensive linemen

September 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught One big reason that Western Hills defensive lineman Javeon Campbell decided to verbally commit to Kentucky was because of UK’s success of developing high level defensive linemen. “I know how (assistant) coach […]

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Teddy West, age 67, of Russell Springs

September 23, 2024 Sean Hammond

Teddy West, age 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, September 21 2024 at Jewish Hospital – Louisville. He was born on Friday, March 01 1957, in Somerset, Kentucky. He was the son of: […]

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Two taken to hospital following Monday morning collision at parkway ramp

September 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

Two people were taken to Russell County Hospital for treatment of injuries following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 127 and the Cumberland Parkway Monday morning. Russell Springs Police say the collision occurred […]

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Laker Football picks up district win at Lincoln County

September 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team went on the road Friday night, picking up a close win at Lincoln County in a district matchup that came down to the final play. The Lakers came out on top […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball wins Barren County tournament

September 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team came away as champions of the Battle in the Barrens tournament over the weekend. The Lady Lakers went 4-0 in the event, picking up victories over 4th Region […]

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Laker Band named champions at Barren County Invitational

September 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Band was named Grand Champions this weekend at the Barren County Invitational. In Saturday night’s finals, the Laker Band was awarded Best Overall Music, Best Overall Visual, Best Overall Effect, and Best Overall […]

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Memorial service for Deputy Phipps held over the weekend

September 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

Law enforcement and first responders from across the state were in Russell County this weekend, as many attended the memorial services for fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps over the weekend. Law enforcement officers […]

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Lady Laker Soccer wins big at Edmonson; boys and girls in action tonight

September 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team won big at Edmonson County over the weekend, picking up a shutout victory by a score of 12-0. Addison Coffey and Adriana Thomas led Russell County with 5 […]

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Russell Springs City Council to meet this morning

September 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council is expected to hold the first reading of the city’s tax rates at its special-called meeting this morning. The council will meet at 7:30 this morning in special session after […]

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