August, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Staten will be new SRO at Salem Elementary

August 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston announced yesterday that Chandler Staten will be the new school resource officer at Salem Elementary. Staten was sworn in to his new position yesterday. He previously served with the Adair […]

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UK Volleyball playing several high-profile opponents this season

August 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball always plays a demanding preseason schedule and this year is no different with the Cats playing Pittsburgh, Nebraska, Penn State and Louisville, last year’s Final Four teams. However, coach Craig […]

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Russell County Burn Ban now in effect

August 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

A burn ban is now in effect for Russell County following an executive order by Judge-Executive Randy Marcum. No outdoor burning is allowed until further notice with violators being subject to fines and penalties. The […]

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Adair County High School Basketball team searching for new head coach

August 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

Adair County High School is again searching for a new boys basketball coach. Deron Breeze resigned from his position as head coach of the Adair County program back in early April following a 10-year stint […]

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KY 70 Bridge Closure in Casey County Begins September 2

August 26, 2025 Sean Hammond

KY 70 in Casey County will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, as crews perform bridge deck restoration work. The closure will affect KY 70 at the Green River bridge (mile point 14.6), […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball falls at Adair County; hosting Metcalfe tonight

August 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team fell to Adair County in 3 sets last night, falling to 1-2 on the season. The Lady Lakers will host Metcalfe County tonight in their first district matchup of the […]

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School board moving forward with construction of new practice area for marching band

August 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

In front of a standing-room only crowd last night filled with members of the Russell County Laker Band, parents, alumni and supporters, the Russell County Board of Education approved plans to move forward with a […]

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RCHS Soccer teams in action tonight

August 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams are in action tonight. The Lady Laker Soccer team will be at home tonight, hosting Casey County. That game gets underway at 5:30 this evening. The Laker Soccer […]

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Woman arrested after fleeing from police near Bernard Ridge

August 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested after reportedly fleeing from police near Bernard Ridge last night. According to reports, Russell Springs Police officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by 47-year-old […]

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KSP provides update on Monroe County Shooting

August 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 has provided an update on a shooting last week in Monroe County. Initial reports were Scotty Eudy, 50, of Cave City, had arrived at a residence on Sugar Creek Road […]

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