July, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New NJROTC instructor at RCHS says program teaches valuable life skills

July 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Program is continuing to grow. New Senior Naval Science Instructor Dennis Kiser said the program is continuing to look for new opportunities for students with […]

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Wayne County woman killed while crossing Highway 27 in Somerset

July 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Wayne County woman died over the weekend while crossing Highway 27 in Somerset. According to reports, 39-year-old Linda Greene of Wayne County was crossing Highway 27 on foot Saturday night at around 9:30 local […]

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Trent Noah has the support of teammates and coaches

July 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT He is not being mentioned as one of the prominent players on next year’s Kentucky team but sophomore guard Trent Noah of Harlan County certainly has the support of teammates and coaches. […]

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Bobby Lynn Kimbler, age 67, of Russell Springs

July 1, 2025 Sean Hammond

Bobby Lynn Kimbler, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday June 30, 2025, at UK Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 67 years of age. Born September 15, 1957, in Columbia, he was a son of […]

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Hometown Favorites – Fruit Market

July 1, 2025 Riley Coffey

If you wanna eat local, The Fruit Market on US-127 in Russell Springs is one of those spots that’s just part of the routine. Known for its fresh produce, hot lunch specials, salad bar, and […]

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KSP takes to the skies in national cruiser contest

July 1, 2025 Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – On June 30, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourage Kentuckians to help them win a competition that showcases state law enforcement agencies across the country as a […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop

July 1, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop just after midnight this morning. Russell Springs Police say Officer Kendall Catron was patrolling at around 12:30 this morning on West Highway […]

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Lindsey Wilson College officially becomes Lindsey Wilson University

July 1, 2025 Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County is now Lindsey Wilson University. The name change, which was approved back in April, becomes official today. Back in April, the faculty voted by a 77-2 margin to […]

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