January, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

More than 50 cited in Dunnville chicken fighting operation

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

More than 50 people were cited in connection to a chicken fighting operation in Dunnville. Troopers with Post 15 were were called out Saturday morning just after 11 a.m. local time to an area on […]

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Russell Springs man arrested late last night on multiple charges

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested late last night on multiple charges. 22-year-old Josia Mendoza was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident, […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested following trespassing call

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after a call came into dispatch of a woman trespassing at a property on Melissa Drive off Old Sano Road. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 51-year-old […]

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Radvile Autukaite had unique journey to Kentucky

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Radvile Autukaite grew up in Lithuania but always dreamed of coming to the United States and at age 18 came to the U.S. to play basketball at Reinhardt University, a NAIA school, […]

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Ryan Brett Huddleston, 33, of Byrdstown, TN

January 5, 2025 Sean Hammond

Ryan Brett Huddleston, 33, of Byrdstown, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 31st, at Livingston Regional Hospital, Livingston, TN. Brett was born in Somerset, KY on August 28, 1991, a son of the late Nancy (Huddleston) […]

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José De Jesus Fuentes Lopez, age 75, of Russell Springs

January 4, 2025 Sean Hammond

José De Jesus Fuentes Lopez, age 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, January 04 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Friday, May 06 1949, in Jalisco, Mexico. He was […]

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Rick Alan Emerson, age 69, of Russell Springs

January 4, 2025 Sean Hammond

Rick Alan Emerson, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home. He was 69 years of age. Rick was born February 21, 1955, in Somerset, son of the […]

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January Bicentennial Event coming up

January 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

The first event celebrating Russell County’s Bicentennial this year is coming up. Susan Melton from the Russell County Judge Executive’s Office shared a few details with WJRS. The event will take place at the Russell […]

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Lakers defeat Adair County in 2A semifinals, move to sectional championship

January 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team defeated Adair County last night in the 2A section quarterfinals by a score of 66-64. The Lakers were led by a standout performance by junior Dylan Stanelle, who scored […]

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Lady Lakers host Monroe County in district matchup tonight

January 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers will be in action at home tonight, hosting Monroe County in a district matchup. The JV matchup between the Lady Lakers and Lady Falcons will get underway at 6, with […]

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