March, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bill would lower age to carry a concealed weapon to 18

March 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

A bill in the Kentucky Legislature would lower the age to carry a concealed weapon in Kentucky to 18. Current state law mandates that a person must be 21 to carry a concealed weapon. State […]

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McKenzie Bump always wanted to play in SEC for Rachel Lawson

March 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT As soon as McKenzie Bump went into the transfer portal, Kentucky coach Rachel Lawson knew she could be just what her team needed. “We needed a left-handed hitter and top of the […]

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Bud Cain, age 63, of Liberty

March 9, 2025 Sean Hammond

Bud Cain, of Carr Sasser Road, in Liberty, went home to Heaven, at 11:14 P.M. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 63 years and 9 […]

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Terry Burchett, 68, of Russell Springs

March 9, 2025 Sean Hammond

Terry Burchett, 68, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, March 7th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Terry was born in Russell Springs, KY on October 23, 1956, a son of the late Dalphia […]

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Loy signs with WKU Football

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County senior Owen Loy made it official Friday afternoon, signing to play football at Western Kentucky University. Loy was a three-year starter at quarterback for the Lakers, finishing his high school football career with […]

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Laker Basketball to hold senior recognition, inter squad scrimmage tonight

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team will hold an inter-squad scrimmage and senior recognition tonight. Senior basketball players and cheerleaders will be recognized, with the event getting underway at 6 p.m. Tonight’s event at Russell County High […]

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Coffey says city working to recruit new business for Bargain Hunt building

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

With the recent closure of Bargain Hunt, Russell Springs Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey said the city is reaching out to companies as they look to recruit a new business. TJX Holdings owns stores such […]

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Bill to lower age for learners’ permits heads to full senate for vote

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

We’re continuing to track a bill in the state legislature that would allow 15-year-olds in Kentucky to apply for a driver’s permit. That bill passed through committee and now heads to the full senate for […]

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Health Department says no confirmed measles cases in Lake Cumberland area

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

After social media posts circulated earlier this week about a case of measles in Pulaski County, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department announced that there are currently no confirmed cases of measles in the Lake […]

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Jamestown man arrested on strangulation, assault charges

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested on strangulation and assault charges late last night. 34-year-old David Ross was arrested and charged with strangulation first degree, assault fourth degree (child abuse), assault fourth degree (domestic violence), alcohol […]

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