March, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County to host track meet tomorrow

March 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

It’s been many years since Russell County has hosted a track and field meet, but that changes tomorrow as Russell County will host a meet at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. Pulaski County, Southwestern, […]

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Georgia pair arrested after allegedly scamming Wayne County woman out of more than $80K

March 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

A man and woman from Georgia were arrested in Monticello last week after they reportedly scammed a woman out of more than $80,000. Monticello Police arrested 37-year-old Amit Patel and 28-year-old Dishaben Patel last week. […]

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Martels Carter would like to be 2-way player for UK

March 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Martels Carter is going to play defense at Kentucky but if he gets a chance to contribute on offense, he would love to do that also. The 6-0, 195-pound freshman had 20 […]

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Coy R. Harris, age 66, of Russell Springs

March 23, 2025 Sean Hammond

Coy R. Harris, age 66, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, March 21 2025 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, December 28 1958, in Jamestown, KY. He was the son of: Mother […]

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Local gas prices below state average

March 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are well below state average. According to AAA, local gas prices are nearly 10 cents cheaper than state average. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.61, while […]

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Arlis “Eugene” Knight, 88, of Louisville

March 21, 2025 Sean Hammond

Arlis “Eugene” Knight, 88, of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 21st, in, Mt. Washington, KY. Eugene was born in Jamestown, KY on September 23, 1936, a son of the late Alma (Blackerby) and Arlis Knight. […]

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Chestlene Mattox, age 87, of Shelbyville, Indiana

March 21, 2025 Sean Hammond

Chestlene Mattox, age 87, of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Ascension St Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis. Chestlene enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, and cooking. She loved to spend time with her family […]

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Fiscal court holds special-called meeting

March 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in special session this morning. The meeting lasted less than five minutes. Judge Executive Randy Marcum appointed magistrates Steve Richardson and Mickey Garner to the budget committee. The court […]

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Russell County Baseball, Softball teams in action today

March 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Baseball and Softball teams are in action today. The Laker Baseball team is scheduled to host Barren County at David Rexroat Field tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30. The Lady Laker Softball […]

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Russell County had lowest unemployment rate in Lake Cumberland area in January

March 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County had the lowest unemployment rate in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of January. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported an unemployment rate of 5.6 percent in January in Russell County. That […]

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