April, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KY 90 in Cumberland County to be reduced to one lane this week

April 7, 2026 Zac Oakes

Kentucky 90 in Cumberland County will be reduced to one lane today and tomorrow as crews perform routine bridge inspection. The highway will be reduced to one lane at the KY 90 bridge over the […]

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Greg Williams, father of UK sophomore Kam Williams, calls new UK assistant coach Mo Williams a “cool” guy to be around

April 7, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Mo Williams played 13 seasons in the NBA and was on a NBA championship team in Cleveland with LeBron James. He played two years at Alabama and was the SEC Freshman of […]

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Leonard Allen Goodrich, age 77, of Russell Springs

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes

Leonard Allen Goodrich, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday February 2, 2026, at his home. He was 77 years of age and a veteran of the United States Army. Cremation rites were honored according to […]

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David “Dave” Santee, age 59, of Russell Springs

April 6, 2026 Sean Hammond

David “Dave” Santee, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday April 6, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 59 years of age. Born July 16, 1966, in Fort Gordon, Georgia, he was a son of […]

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Joe Kerns, aged 75, of Russell Springs

April 6, 2026 Sean Hammond

Joe Kerns, aged 75, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on April 4, 2026. Born on July 25, 1950, in Adair County, Kentucky, Joe lived a life marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and […]

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J.B. Root, age 83 of Campbellsville

April 6, 2026 Sean Hammond

J.B. Root, age 83 of Campbellsville, passed away Friday at his home. He is survived by his wife: Reva Root of Campbellsville. Two sons and a daughter-in-law: Josh Root and Maggie of Russell Springs, and […]

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Laker Baseball picks up win in Myrtle Beach

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team picked up a win in Myrtle Beach yesterday, defeating Chittenango from New York by a score of 17-3. Tanner Stringer finished with a team-high 4 hits and 1 run batted in. […]

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Lady Laker Softball falls to Raceland in Fort Walton

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team is playing in Fort Walton Florida, and fell to Raceland in their first game yesterday by a score of 8-1. Rylen McGowan finished with a hit and RBI in the […]

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County vehicles damaged after wind knocks roof off storage building

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes

Multiple county-owned vehicles were damaged Saturday evening after a roof from a county storage building near the recycle facility was blown off and landed on top of the vehicles. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum told […]

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Russell Springs Police investigating collision on Bernard Lane Saturday night

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department is investigating a collision on Bernard Lane Saturday night that resulted in a Russell Springs man being transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital. Police say it happened at around […]

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