July, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jamestown council still gathering information on possible side-by-side ordinance

July 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council is continuing to gather information before deciding whether to permit special vehicles, like qualified side-by-sides, to be operated on city streets. Senate Bill 63 went into effect last month, and now […]

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127 across Wolf Creek Dam closed today

July 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

The portion of U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed today. The road will be closed today from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to ongoing rehabilitation work on the spillway gates. During […]

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Traffic to be diverted at Russell-Clinton County line as part of 127 project

July 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

A temporary traffic diversion goes into effect today on U.S. 127 around the Russell County – Clinton County line. The District 8 transportation office says both north and southbound traffic on Highway 127 will be […]

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KY Brotherhood Ride to make stop in Russell County tomorrow

July 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Brotherhood Ride will make its final stop in Russell County tomorrow. The ride got underway earlier this week, with cyclists making their way across the state beginning in Elliot County and concluding the […]

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Tight ends coach Derek Shay is a “down to earth person”

July 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Michigan four-star tight end Lincoln Watkins is the first addition to his position group since Vince Marrow left Kentucky and Derek Shay took over as tight ends coach. Watkins, who had over […]

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RCH Community Health Screenings open today and tomorrow

July 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Community Health screenings will take place today and tomorrow. The health screenings take place from 7-9 a.m. at the Russell Springs Elementary gymnasium. This year’s screenings are open blood draws. They […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug trafficking charges

July 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug trafficking charges last night. Kentucky State Police say 38-year-old Buddy Tyler Bernard was arrested and charged with trafficking in more than 2 grams of methamphetamine, trafficking in […]

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Taken right here in Russell Springs — hard to beat this view.

July 17, 2025 Riley Coffey

This shot from the Russell Springs City Park was taken near the beginning of the trail that spans around the park. A simple view from a not-so-familiar part of the park in town, but one […]

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Paul Edward Roy, age 85, of Russell Springs

July 17, 2025 Sean Hammond

Paul Edward Roy, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, with his loving family by his side. He was 85 years, 3 months, and 14 […]

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Fishing Creek Bridge reduced to one lane beginning Monday

July 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 in Pulaski County will be reduced to one lane, beginning Monday. The District 8 Transportation Office announced that Highway 80 at the bridge will be reduced to one lane […]

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