January, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS DECA chapter to be recognized at international conference

January 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School DECA chapter will be recognized at the organization’s international conference in April in Orlando, Florida. Russell County’s DECA chapter will be recognized for achieving Thrive Level, a distinction only 1,100 […]

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Fiscal court to meet this morning

January 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet this morning for its first regular meeting of the new year. The court is expected to hold the first reading of a dog ordinance at today’s meeting. At […]

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Competitive Maddie O’Brien getting early start on UK career

January 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball has added three big-time transfers — Lizzie Carr and Eva Hudson of Purdue and Molly Berezowitz of Marquette — for its 2025 team to help replace what coach Craig Skinner […]

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Don “Sally” Robertson, age 68, of Russell Springs

January 12, 2025 Sean Hammond

Don “Sally” Robertson, age 68, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, January 10 2025 at UK Hospital – Lexington. He was born on Sunday, March 04 1956, in Somerset, KY. He was the son […]

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Audrey Mae Eastham, age 98, of Russell Springs

January 11, 2025 Sean Hammond

Audrey Mae Eastham, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She was 98 years of age. Born July 4, 1926, in Weldon, Illinois, to the late Ceasar and […]

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Tax reduction bill swiftly moving through legislature

January 11, 2025 Zac Oakes

The tax reduction bill, House Bill 1, has swiftly moved through the Kentucky Legislature this week. Keith West files this report with the latest actions on the bill. Lawmakers are scheduled to reconvene in Frankfort […]

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David Robin McClain, age 57, of Jamestown

January 10, 2025 Sean Hammond

David Robin McClain, of Jamestown, formerly of Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. He was 57 years of age. Born January 26, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was a son […]

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RC Search and Rescue transporting essential workers, assisting residents in winter weather

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

Winter weather creates a busy time for the volunteers at Russell County Search and Rescue. Russell County Search and Rescue Chief Chris Money spoke to WJRS News about one way search and rescue members help […]

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Polston encouraging caution on the roadways, deputies available to assist those in need

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The snow has caused hazardous driving conditions across the county today. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston provided an update on road conditions throughout the county and said the sheriff’s office has already been busy. Polston […]

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Lakers defeat East Jessamine, Lady Lakers fall to Taylor County

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team went on the road and defeated East Jessamine last night by a score of 78-65. Four Lakers scored in double figures, led by Mayes Gosser with 20 points. Owen Loy and […]

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