March, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Cecil Thornton, age 94, originally from Russell Springs

March 12, 2026 Zac Oakes

Cecil Thornton, aged 94, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Milford, Ohio. Born on July 12, 1931, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, Cecil led a life filled with […]

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Raymond Vernon Ford, age 82, of Russell Springs

March 12, 2026 Zac Oakes

Raymond Vernon Ford, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home. He was 82 years of age. Born on December 16, 1943, in Russell County, he was a son of […]

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Shirley Mae Lawson, age 82, of Russell Springs

March 12, 2026 Sean Hammond

Shirley Mae Lawson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home. She was 82 years of age. Shirley was born on August 13, 1943, in Jabez, the only child born […]

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Terril Meece Stephens, age 89, of Russell Springs

March 12, 2026 Sean Hammond

Terril Meece Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away at Russell County Hospital Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was 89 years of age. Born December 18, 1936, in Eli, Kentucky, he was a son of the […]

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Bonnie Lou Johnson Perkins, age 86, of Russell Springs

March 12, 2026 Sean Hammond

Bonnie Lou Johnson Perkins, 86, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on March 9th, 2026, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home, Jamestown, Kentucky. Born on September 14, 1939, in Eli, Kentucky, to the late Osba Johnson […]

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County to receive around $1.2M in funding for road improvements

March 12, 2026 Zac Oakes

Work is expected to begin on multiple roads around the county this summer, as it was announced the county is expected to receive more than $1 million in funding for local road improvements. WJRS News […]

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Bill would allow homeschool students to compete in state-sanctioned sporting events

March 12, 2026 Zac Oakes

A bill being considered in the state legislature would allow homeschool students to compete in state-sanctioned sporting events. Currently, KHSAA requires student-athletes to be enrolled in courses as a full-time student at the school they […]

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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

March 12, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will meet this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The council is expected to accept a bid for the cast iron and asbestos water line […]

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Josie Gilvin expected to play more at Kentucky this season but her positive attitude has made her a team favorite

March 12, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Former Sacred Heart standout Josie Gilvin had a successful collegiate career at Western Kentucky but wanted to challenge herself at a higher level so she transferred to Kentucky for her senior season. […]

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Phyllis Diane York, age 79, of Russell Springs

March 11, 2026 Sean Hammond

Phyllis Diane York, 79, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, February 9th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 14, 2026 1:00 PM at the Faith Temple […]

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