April, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jimmy G. Henson, age 82, of Russell Springs

April 28, 2026 Sean Hammond

Jimmy G. Henson, age 82, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, April 28 2026 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Thursday, May 20 1943, in Russell County, Ky. He was the son […]

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Mary Louise Whittle, age 79, of Russell County

April 28, 2026 Sean Hammond

Mary Louise Whittle, age 79, a longtime resident of Russell County, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset. She was born on November 8, 1946 the daughter of the […]

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Jamestown woman taken to hospital following Tuesday morning wreck

April 28, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 92 this morning. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at around 8:30 this morning in the 12o0 block of […]

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RCMS Track team has strong showing at Green County

April 28, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Track Team had a strong showing in Green County on Monday. Both boys and girls teams finished 5th place. Girls Long Jump – Kelsey Stephens – 3rd Boys Long Jump […]

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Lady Lakers homer three times in victory over Green County

April 28, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team defeated Green County 15-3 last night, with the Lady Lakers hitting three home runs in the game. Rylen McGowan hit two home runs, both of them in the first inning, […]

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Lakers fall on the road at Green County

April 28, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team fell on the road at Green County last night by a score of 13-3. Raylan McAninch and Tanner Stringer each finished with 2 hits for the Lakers. Mason Jasper and Jace […]

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RCHS boys tennis defeats Adair; girls lose close one

April 28, 2026 Zac Oakes

The boys tennis team defeated Adair County 3-0 yesterday on Senior Night. Carson Buras and Daniel Blakey each won singles matches, and Buras and Blakey won a doubles match. The girls lost a close one […]

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One week remaining to request absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

April 28, 2026 Zac Oakes

Eligible voters only have one week remaining to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is next Tuesday, May 5. Voters can be eligible for an […]

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Latest round of opioid abatement funds could benefit Russell County

April 28, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County will be the recipient of a portion of the latest round of state opioid abatement funds. In Russell County, The Support Agency will receive a little over $18,000 for the distribution of Deterra […]

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Somerset Police arrest man burglarizing site of new hotel build

April 28, 2026 Zac Oakes

Somerset Police arrested a man over the weekend for allegedly burglarizing the site of a new hotel being built. Somerset Police say they were alerted Saturday night that a man was burglarizing the Home2 Suites […]

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