December, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Gay Coffey, age 62, of Jamestown

December 2, 2024 Sean Hammond

Gay Coffey, 62, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, December 1st, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Gay was born in Jamestown, KY on November 28, 1962, a daughter of the late Mary (Wesley) and […]

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Johnny Dale Smith, age 55, of Jamestown

December 2, 2024 Sean Hammond

Johnny Dale Smith, 55, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, November 28th, at his residence. Johnny was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 31, 1969, a son of the late JoAnn (Mills) Warriner and Evert Smith. […]

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Gregory Lynn Stapp, age 71, of Russell Springs

December 2, 2024 Sean Hammond

Gregory Lynn Stapp, age 71, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on November 30, 2024. He was born on August 6, 1953, to the late Lester and Captola Stapp. Greg professed his faith in Christ […]

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Laker, Lady Laker Basketball tip off 24-25 season tomorrow

December 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams get their seasons underway tomorrow on the road. The Lakers will go on the road for a matchup with the Hart County Raiders getting underway at […]

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Christmas Parade winners announced

December 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

The winners of the Russell Springs Christmas Parade contests have been announced. The Russell County Jaycees were awarded Best of Parade – Best Overall Entry. Gosser’s Welding and Equipment Repair was awarded Best Large Entry […]

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Hospital examining security options

December 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

Due to some recent incidents, Russell County Hospital is examining options to increase security at the facility. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the hospital is looking into a number of options to see what the […]

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Russell Springs Police officers receive awards

December 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

Four Russell Springs Police officers received awards during a ceremony held at the police station Sunday morning. Officers Vance Davis and Mason Miniard received the life-saving awards. Officers Clete McAninch and Brenton Llane received the […]

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KSP makes two arrests, locates more than $16,000 worth of stolen jewelry in Clinton County

December 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police troopers located and recovered more than $16,000 worth of stolen jewelry in Clinton County last Friday, leading to two arrests. State Police say the investigation began on Thursday after they were informed […]

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Erin Lamb says it is a privilege to wear Kentucky on her chest

December 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Erin Lamb was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Minnesota, played on a state championship team, earned All-American honors and was a top 30 recruit nationally. Still, she had a lot […]

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Larry Eltin Gillock, 75, of Russell Springs

December 1, 2024 Sean Hammond

Larry Eltin Gillock, 75, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on November 27,2024. He was born in Moscow, Ohio on December 7, 1948, one of nine children to Heron and […]

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