August, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bicentennial pageants will include Inspire and Shine Category for those with special needs

August 19, 2025 Zac Oakes

The upcoming bicentennial pageants later this month will include an Inspire and Shine category for those with special needs. Crystal Popplewell with Lake Cumberland Tourism is one of the organizers of the pageant. She was […]

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Russell Springs gives initial approval to new comprehensive plan

August 19, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council gave initial approval to the city’s comprehensive planning and zoning plan last week. Lou Ann Flanagan with the city’s planning and zoning commission presented it to the council at last […]

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Lady Laker Golf wins Kentucky Invitational Tournament

August 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf team came away with a first-place finish in the women’s Kentucky Invitational Tournament at Lakewood Country Club over the weekend. The Lady Lakers finished with a team score of 360 to […]

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Kermus D. Andrew, 72, of Columbia

August 18, 2025 Sean Hammond

Kermus D. Andrew, 72, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, August 17th, at Green River Trails Nursing Home, Greensburg, KY. Kermus was born in Jamestown, KY on August 6, 1953, a son of the late Bessie […]

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Temporary Closure Scheduled for KY 696 in Clinton County

August 18, 2025 Sean Hammond

KY 696 in Clinton County will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, as crews work to replace a cross drain beneath the roadway. The closure will affect KY 696 between KY 415 and […]

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Benjamin Tracy Franklin, age 75, of Jamestown

August 18, 2025 Sean Hammond

Benjamin Tracy Franklin, of Jamestown, passed away on August 17, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was 75 years of age. Born May 28, 1950, in Jamestown, […]

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Lady Laker Soccer opens season with back-to-back shutout wins

August 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team opened up its season with back-to-back shutout victories on the road. The Lady Lakers went to McCreary County on Friday, coming away with an 8-0 win. Adriana Thomas […]

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Russell, County Glasgow boys soccer teams play to scoreless draw

August 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Soccer team played to a scoreless draw against the Glasgow Scotties over the weekend. Xavion Russell recorded 10 saves as goalkeeper for Russell County in the draw. The Lakers return to […]

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Garner discusses stance on fee pooling for sheriff’s office

August 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

When the Russell County Fiscal Court met last week, and the topic of hazardous duty retirement for sheriff’s deputies arose, 2nd District Magistrate Mickey Garner made his position known. Garner said he would only support […]

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Russell Springs Mayor provides update on water projects and grants

August 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is looking to make significant improvements to its water infrastructure. At last week’s city council meeting, the council approved a resolution for the mayor to apply for a grant that […]

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