October, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Rosemary Turner, age 94, of Georgetown, Formerly of Russell Springs

October 7, 2024 Sean Hammond

Rosemary Turner, of Georgetown, formerly of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was 94 years of age. Ms. Rosemary was […]

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Multiple agencies called out to assist kayaker on Cumberland River

October 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

Multiple agencies were called out this morning to assist a kayaker on the Cumberland River. Russell County Search & Rescue said the call came in at around 11:45 this morning from a kayaker who needed […]

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Jeffery Wayne Crew, age 55, of Kings Mountain

October 7, 2024 Sean Hammond

Jeffery Wayne Crew, age 55, of Kings Mountain, KY passed away Saturday, October 05, 2024, at U.K. Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on Sunday, October 20, 1968, in Liberty, […]

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Laker Soccer teams claim district titles

October 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams claimed district titles over the weekend with dominant performances. The Lady Lakers defeated the host Monroe County Lady Falcons in the district championship by a score […]

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Laker Football picks up big district win over Taylor County

October 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team picked up a big district win over visiting Taylor County last Friday night. The Lakers came out on top by a score of 35-19, improving to 4-3 on the season and […]

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Russell County High School among best in state for postsecondary readiness

October 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School’s rating for postsecondary readiness is among the best in the state, according to the latest state assessment data from the Kentucky Department of Education. Russell County earned a blue rating — […]

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Laker Band finishes second in Class A at Chattanooga BOA competition

October 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Band competed at the Bands of America Chattanooga regional over the weekend, where they finished second in Class A. The Lakers finished just behind Estill County in the Class A preliminaries. The Laker […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested on felony assault charge

October 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on a felony assault charge over the weekend. According to reports, 32-year-old Chelsey J. Andrew of Russell Springs was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged with assault second degree – […]

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Today is last day to register to vote

October 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

Today is the last day to register to vote to be able to cast a ballot in next month’s general election. Online voter registration must be completed by 3 p.m. CT today to be registered. […]

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New coroner sworn-in in in Adair County

October 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

There’s a new coroner in neighboring Adair County. Sierra Durbin, who formerly served as a deputy corner in Adair County, was sworn in to her new role Thursday evening after being appointed by County Judge […]

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