April, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission receives national recognition

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission in Russell County recently received a national award. The local tourism commission was recognized alongside Lake Cumberland Tourism in Pulaski County with the eTSY Award for Best Customer Engagement Excellence. […]

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Groundbreaking for Shogun restaurant scheduled for next week

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

A groundbreaking for the Shogun restaurant in Russell Springs will take place next week. The groundbreaking will take place at the site on SK Lane behind Five Star next to where the Shogun food trailer […]

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More details released regarding recent human trafficking, rape arrests

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

We’re learning more about two recent arrests involving an alleged rape and human trafficking. 47-year-old Melina Bell was arrested last Friday and charged with human trafficking – commercial sexual activity with the victim being under […]

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New RCHS Principal introduced at school board meeting

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

Jordan Turner, the next principal at Russell County High School, was officially introduced at the Russell County Board of Education meeting this week. Turner spoke to the board and said he was excited for the […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested last night

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on multiple charges last night. 18-year-old Mia Alexis Keen was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, and possession […]

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Kentucky signee Savvy Swords hopes she can be a role model for young girls

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Savvy Swords knows getting to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game, Nike Hoop Summit and Jordan Brand Classic will make her a role model for a lot of young girls who play […]

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Raymond Everett Wilder, age 88, of Jamestown

April 22, 2026 Zac Oakes

Mr. Raymond Everett Wilder, age 88 of Jamestown, died on Monday, April 20, 2026 at his residence. He was born on August 17, 1937 the son of the late Raymond E. Wilder Sr., and Nellie […]

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Betty Jean Valentine Esher, age 85, of Florida, formerly of the Faubush community

April 22, 2026 Zac Oakes

Betty Jean Valentine Esher, age 85 of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of the Faubush community died on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Pompano Beach, Florida. She is survived by 2 daughters: Connie Girlando, Atlanta, Georgia […]

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Danny H. Hughes, age 78, of Russell Springs

April 22, 2026 Sean Hammond

Danny H. Hughes, 78, of Russell Springs passed away at home on April 21, 2026. He was born on June 30, 1947, in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Leslie Ray Hughes and Lillie Frances Redmond […]

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Laker Baseball defeats Cumberland County at home

April 22, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team defeated Cumberland County at home last night by a score of 10-0. It was a big night for pitcher Blaine Melton, who pitched a two-hit shutout while striking out 11 batters. […]

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