September 22, 2026
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

 

  • Home
  • WJRS News
  • Obituaries
  • Local Sports
  • Listen Live
  • Advertising
  • Community
    • Submit A Community Event
    • Community Links
    • Community Features
  • Podcasts
  • About
    • Laker Country Staff
    • Contest Rules
    • Contact Us
    • Public Inspection File
    • FCC Applications
  • Newsletter
WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ September 22, 2026 ] New Chapter Begins for Historic Greasy Creek Roadside Park WJRS News
  • [ September 21, 2026 ] Russell County School Board Chairman Elected KSBA Regional Director WJRS News
  • [ September 21, 2026 ] Russell County School District Maintains Strong Financial Position; Board Approves 2026-27 Working Budget WJRS News
  • [ September 21, 2026 ] Monument Square Traffic Restricted Wednesday for Filming WJRS News
  • [ September 20, 2026 ] Man Accused of Setting Mother’s Russell Springs Home on Fire WJRS News
HomeAuthorsDerek Aaron

Articles by Derek Aaron

No Picture
Local Sports

Laker Sports, Monday, July 15th

July 15, 2019 Derek Aaron
The Russell County 15U Babe Ruth team won the 2019 Babe Ruth League Eastern Kentucky State Championship following a couple of big victories over Floyd County this past weekend at Veterans Park in Lexington. Russell […]
Tweet
Share
No Picture
Obituaries

Reva A. Byram, 87, of Jamestown

July 15, 2019 Derek Aaron
Reva A. Byram, 87, of Jamestown, died Saturday at the Russell County Hospital. Survivors include 2 step-children: Kim Byram of Louisville and Patti Lamb of Jamestown. Funeral service for Reva A. Byram will be 3 […]
Tweet
Share
No Picture
WJRS News

Sheriff Comments on Quarterly Meeting

June 28, 2019 Derek Aaron
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston sat down with WJRS News following Thursday night’s second quarterly meeting for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office at the Russell County Schools’ ANC… We’ll have more with Polston on the […]
Tweet
Share
No Picture
WJRS News

RS Cemetery Having Maintenance Done Today

June 28, 2019 Derek Aaron
Russell Springs City Chris Ramsey tells WJRS NEWS about some chip and seal maintenance happening today that folks need to be aware of…  
Tweet
Share
No Picture
WJRS News

2 Local Students Graduate from Rogers Explorers

June 28, 2019 Derek Aaron
Russell County Middle School students Lakyn Stearns and Bryanna Smith recently graduated from The Center for Rural Development’s 2019 Rogers Explorers program. Stearns attended Lindsey Wilson College while Smith attended the University of the Cumberlands. […]
Tweet
Share
No Picture
WJRS News

RC’s Unemployment Rate is 5.2 Percent

June 28, 2019 Derek Aaron
Unemployment rates fell in 91 Kentucky counties between May 2018 and May 2019, rise in 22 and stayed the same in seven counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency of the Kentucky […]
Tweet
Share
No Picture
WJRS News

School Board Meets Today at Noon

June 28, 2019 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Board of Education will have a special called meeting at noon today at the Russell County ANC’s conference room. The lengthy agenda includes such items as the 2019-20 principal’s combines budget, the […]
Tweet
Share

Posts pagination

« 1 … 157 158

current radar

NWS LMK Radar

Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

Subscribe to Our E-Newsletter

Sign up to receive our free daily recap of local news, sports, obituaries, and weather. (*=required field)
ABOUT US

LakerCountry.com is a service of WJRS Radio, a division of Lake Cumberland Broadcasters, LLC
2804 South Highway 127, Russell Springs, KY 42642 | (270) 343-4444 | Email

Legal Stuff
Copyright © Lake Cumberland Broadcasters, LLC. All rights reserved.
Web Development by World Wide Web Worx