December, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Superintendent of Adair Juvenile Detention Center resigns

December 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

The longtime superintendent of the Adair Juvenile Detention Center and Youth Development Center has resigned amidst controversy stemming from a riot that occurred at the facility in 2022. Tonya Rena Burton has managed the facility […]

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Christmas Eve closings

December 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

Christmas Eve brings several closings across the county. Russell Springs and Jamestown City Halls will be closed today. The Russell County Courthouse and Russell County Judicial Center are all closed today. The Russell County Library […]

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Amelia Hassett has been great addition to UK WBB

December 24, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught When Kentucky junior Amelia Hassett shoots, UK fans almost expect every shot to go in. “She does, too, and that’s what makes her dangerous,” Kentucky assistant coach Josh Petersen said. “Mellie is […]

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Richard H. Brown, 74, of Jamestown

December 23, 2024 Sean Hammond

Richard H. Brown, 74, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, December 20th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems. Richard was born in Jamestown, KY on August 27, 1950, a son of the late Lela Jane (Brumley) and […]

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Clara Faye Fox Powell, age 83, of Russell Springs

December 23, 2024 Sean Hammond

Clara Faye Fox Powell, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home. She was 83 years of age. Clara was born at home in Russell County on February 27, […]

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Lakers finish 2-1 in Apollo tournament

December 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team finished 2-1 at a tournament at Apollo High School over the weekend. The Lakers picked up a 67-48 win over Apollo on Friday night, with Mayes Gosser picking up Player of […]

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Three men arrested following Sunday traffic stop

December 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

Three men – two from Clinton County and one from Louisville – were arrested early Sunday morning following a traffic stop on Highway 127. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 51-year-old Allen Keith Booher and39-year-old […]

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Ohio man dies in Wooldridge Road crash

December 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

An Ohio man was pronounced dead at the scene following a single-vehicle crash on Wooldridge Road yesterday morning. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 21-year-old Daviyn Hubbard of Akron, Ohio was operating a 2025 Toyota […]

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Lady Lakers finish runner-up in Gatlinburg tournament

December 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team finished as runner-up in the Gatlinburg Christmas tournament over the weekend. The Lady Lakers opened things up with a 63-39 win over Grundy County, Tennessee on Thursday. Rachel Bolin led […]

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County to examine lease agreement for The Inn

December 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted on Friday to give Judge-Executive Randy Marcum the authority to look into a lease agreement for The Inn, the residential building near Dairy Queen in Russell Springs. During the […]

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