November, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Learning lessons paying off for Collin Chandler

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Collin Chandler’s journey at Kentucky has not always been easy but he’s always found a way to persevere. He went on a two-year mission trip after planning to play for coach Mark […]

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Terry Wayne Dykes, 63, of Jamestown

November 16, 2025 Sean Hammond

Terry Wayne Dykes, 63, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, November 15th. Terry a son of James (Bud) Dykes, of Jamestown, KY and the late Verlene (Crockett) Dykes. Terry is survived by father, James (Bud) Dykes, […]

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Judge-Executive Marcum signs proclamation for American Education Week next week

November 15, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum recently signed a proclamation to proclaim next week as American Education Week in Russell County. Marcum was joined by Russell County Education Association President Amber Humble and Secretary Whitney Anderson […]

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Arlie A. Roy, age 72, of Russell Springs

November 14, 2025 Sean Hammond

Arlie A. Roy, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 72 years of age. Born July 26, 1953, in Somerset, he was a […]

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Marsel Popplewell, age 79, of Russell Springs

November 14, 2025 Zac Oakes

Marsel Popplewell, age 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, March 24 1946, in Russell Springs, KY. He was the son of: Mother […]

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RCMS Basketball sweeps Campbellsville

November 14, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams swept Campbellsville at home last night. The 6th grade team won 23-12, led by Brenner Helm with 12 points and Baylor Brummett with 7. 7th grade came out […]

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Meet the Lakers is tonight

November 14, 2025 Zac Oakes

The annual Meet the Lakers takes place tonight at Russell County High School. The event will include introductions for winter sports teams as well as three-point shootouts and scrimmages for both the Laker and Lady […]

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Phillips signs with Southern Indiana for swim

November 14, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Swim’s Jacob Phillips signed this week to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville. Phillips has been a key member of the Laker Swim Team […]

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KY Fish and Wildlife to hold public meeting about Chronic Wasting Disease in Pulaski County

November 14, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public meeting in Somerset next week after recently discovering a case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a hunter-harvested deer in Pulaski County. The meeting will […]

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West joins District 1 Magistrate race

November 14, 2025 Zac Oakes

Eric West has joined the District 1 Magistrate race. West will challenge incumbent District 1 Magistrate Terry Waddell in the May primary election. Candidates have until January 9 to file for office for the primary […]

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