October, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Highway 206 in Adair County reduced to one lane this week

October 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

Highway 206 in Adair County will be reduced to one lane this week due to culvert replacement work. The District 8 Transportation Office said the work will begin today and is expected to be completed […]

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Mo Dioubate has unique leadership traits

October 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT The first time Greg Williams, the father of Kentucky freshman Kam Williams, saw Mo Dioubate at a UK summer camp he knew who the team’s leader was going to be. “There was […]

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Laker Football hosts Lincoln County tonight

October 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will host Lincoln County in its final district matchup of the season tonight at Finley Field. Kickoff for tonight’s matchup between the Lakers and Patriots is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The […]

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Laker Band competing in state semifinals tomorrow, with opportunity to compete in finals tonight

October 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Band will compete in the Class AAA state semifinals tomorrow at Warren East High School. The Laker Band is one of 12 bands competing in the semifinals tomorrow. Of those 12 bands, the […]

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School district test result data delayed

October 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The release of data from the 2024-2025 school year assessments has been delayed. The data is usually available for public release beginning in October, but the release has been delayed at the state level. Russell […]

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Two Pulaski men arrested for sexual abuse of a minor in separate incidents

October 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two Pulaski County men, each charged with sexual abuse involving a minor in separate incidents, were arrested this week. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 58-year-old Alvaro Noguera Mera of Somerset was arrested following an […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

October 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County yesterday afternoon. 31-year-old Joseph M. Creekmore was arrested and charged with criminal mischief – 2nd degree and leaving the scene of an accident. Creekmore was arrested […]

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Pulaski County man arrested locally on drug, shoplifting charges

October 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was arrested just before noon today on drug and shoplifting charges. 57-year-old Gary Elliott of Eubank was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession […]

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Brooke Ann Anderson Wilson, age 49, of Russell Springs

October 23, 2025 Sean Hammond

Brooke Ann Anderson Wilson age 49 of Russell Springs, died on September 19, 2025. Survivors include her children, Cody (Heather), Celina, TN, William (Chelsey) Campbellsville, KY, and Rylee Elizabeth, Russell Springs, KY; her parents, David […]

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Ford discusses change from ACT to SAT for high school juniors

October 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

A few weeks ago, we reported on local news High school juniors in Russell County and across the state will now take the SAT in the spring instead of the ACT. This is a notable […]

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