November, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local Fraternal Order of Police chapter gearing up for Christmas events

November 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Area Fraternal Order of Police chapter is gearing up for its annual Christmas events. The local FOP chapter will soon participate in Shop with a Cop, as well as the annual Christmas […]

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Kassie O’Brien has developed into not only one of the best freshmen in the SEC but one of the best freshmen in the nation

November 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Freshman setter Kassie O’Brien has emerged not only as one of the Southeastern Conference’s best newcomers but as one of the best players overall in the conference. “I am super proud of […]

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Barney Lynn Flanagan, age 71, of Russell Springs

November 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

Barney Lynn Flanagan, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 71 years and 28 days of age. Born on October 14, 1954, in […]

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Jamestown Fire Dept called out early this morning

November 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched just after 1:30 this morning for the report of a house fire on Holt Road off of John Street. Arriving members found a one story house with heavy […]

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Laker Bowling opens season with doubleheader against Green County, Campbellsville

November 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Mighty Laker Bowling team opened the 25-26 season with a double header at The Alley in Campbellsville this past Saturday. In the first match, the Lakers took on the Green County Dragons. The Lakers […]

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RCHS Educators Rising shines at region competition

November 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Educators Rising Club had a strong showing at the regional conference at Murray State this week. Nine different students came away with a top-three finish in their respective competitions. Emma […]

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RC Animal Welfare League’s Spay/Neuter clinics have reduced number of stray animals

November 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Animal Welfare League’s Spay and Neuter Clinic has been a benefit to the county. That’s according to Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum. He told WJRS News he believes the clinic has helped […]

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Sheriff’s office responded to more than 450 calls last month

November 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 450 calls for service last month. Deputies made 25 arrests during the month of October, responded to 10 domestic calls and performed 91 traffic stops. The […]

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Somerset woman arrested by Jamestown Police

November 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Somerset woman was arrested by Jamestown Police late Monday night. 30-year-old Shelisa Bright was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and wanton endangerment first degree – police […]

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School district calendar committee to meet Thursday

November 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District Calendar Committee will meet tomorrow. The calendar committee will meet at 3:30 tomorrow in the room above the pool at the Russell County ANC. The committee will review state requirements […]

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