December, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, age 73, of Russell Springs

December 14, 2024 Sean Hammond

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 73 years of age. Born in Russell County, on March […]

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Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, age 73, of Russell Springs

December 14, 2024 Sean Hammond

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 73 years of age. Born in Russell County, on March […]

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Lakers win big at Casey, Lady Lakers fall at Boyle

December 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team won big on the road at Casey County last night by a final score of 83-38. With the win, the Lakers improve to 2-2 on the season. The Lady Lakers were […]

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New Russell Springs council members sworn-in

December 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

Following last night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting, the two newest members of the council were sworn-in ahead of officially beginning their term at the beginning of 2025. Gary Frost said he’s looking forward to […]

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Russell Springs Fire Department responds to mobile home fire

December 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out to a mobile home fire yesterday morning. Fire crews were called out just after 8:30 yesterday morning to a mobile home on fire on Jack Miller Avenue. […]

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Lights at the Park already drawn more than 3,000 cars

December 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

The annual Lights at the Park Christmas light display at Russell Springs City Park has been a big hit in its first few weeks. Since opening on November 30, Mayor Eddie Thomas said more than […]

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Work ongoing to correct stoplight issue at 619/127

December 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

Work is ongoing to correct an issue with the stoplight at the intersection of Highway 127 and 619 near Arby’s. District 8 Transportation Cabinet spokesperson Amber Hale was on Community Conversations this week and discussed […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

December 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on multiple charges last night. 40-year-old Jason Alley was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, operating on a suspended or revoked license, and other […]

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7th grade conference tournament takes place Saturday

December 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic 7th grade basketball conference tournament will take place Saturday at Hart County Middle School. Russell County earned the 2-seed in the conference tournament, receiving a first-round bye. The Lakers […]

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Darrell Smallwood, age 71, of Eli

December 12, 2024 Sean Hammond

Darrell Smallwood, of Eli, Kentucky, passed from this life Thursday, December 12, 2024, at University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was 71 years of age. Darrell was born Wednesday, August 5, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio, […]

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