October, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Hospital receives Rising Star Award from Stroke Care Network

October 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital was recently announced as a recipient of the Rising Star Award from the Stroke Care Network. The Stroke Care Network is a collaborative of over 41 hospitals working to advance stroke care […]

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Several local residents express opposition to proposed solar farm project

October 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

Several local residents are expressing opposition to a proposed solar farm project near Old Sano Road and Bottoms Road. A company named Round Trip LLC is proposing to construct and operate a solar and battery […]

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Sheriff’s office makes drug arrest

October 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on drug charge yesterday afternoon. The sheriff’s office arrested 43-year-old Jeremy Holmes of Russell Springs. He’s charged with possession of methamphetamine – second offense. Holmes was lodged […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

October 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges over the weekend. 20-year-old Levi Howard was arrested and charged with possession of synthetic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a motor vehicle under the […]

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Ashton Feldhaus adding to family basketball legacy

October 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT The name Feldhaus has a special meaning when it comes to basketball in Kentucky. — Allen Feldhaus Sr. played basketball for Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp from 1958-62. Feldhaus coached high school basketball […]

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Judith O. Russ, age 84, of Russell Springs

October 5, 2025 Zac Oakes

Judith O. Russ, age 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, October 03 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on Thursday, July 31 1941, in Columbia, Kentucky. She was the daughter […]

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Laker, Lady Laker Soccer teams win 16th District championships

October 5, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams are once again 16th District champions. That’s 5 consecutive district titles for the Lakers and 4 for the Lady Lakers. The Lady Lakers defeated the Monroe […]

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Johnathan Wayne Coffey, age 51, of Russell Springs

October 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

Johnathan Wayne Coffey devoted husband, father, son and friend passed away on October 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family, at the age of 51. Though his time here was brief, his life […]

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Russell County Animal Welfare League opening permanent, indoor low-cost spay/neuter clinic

October 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

From Russell County Animal Welfare League Operation PAWSitive Change Raising $10k in October (Russell Springs, Ky.) The Russell County Animal Welfare League is going from wheels to walls and is asking for the community’s help […]

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Russell County Soccer stats as regular season concludes

October 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams have wrapped up their regular seasons and now head into postseason play. Here’s a look at some of the teams’ stats from the regular season. Russell […]

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