September 24, 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 24, 2026 ] Rev. Howard Britt, 80, of Jamestown Obituaries
  • [ September 24, 2026 ] IDA Disputes Report of $10 Million Land Offer; Foundation Describes Partnership Proposal WJRS News
  • [ September 23, 2026 ] Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 11 People WJRS News
  • [ September 23, 2026 ] Industrial Development Authority Rejects $10 Million Offer to Buy 60 Acres for Sports Complex WJRS News
  • [ September 23, 2026 ] Russell County Hospital Reports Small First-Quarter Gain as Expansion Continues WJRS News
HomeAuthorsWJRS Staff

Articles by WJRS Staff

WJRS News

Rep. Branscum Comments on Housing Report During Committee Meeting

September 17, 2026 WJRS Staff
Kentucky lawmakers are continuing their work in Frankfort during the General Assembly’s 2026 interim period. The interim runs from June 1st through December 1st and allows legislative committees to study issues, hear testimony from officials […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Special Antlerless Deer Season Set for Lake Cumberland Counties

September 17, 2026 WJRS Staff
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has announced a special antlerless deer season in an effort to monitor and prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as C-W-D. The special season will run September 25th […]
Tweet
Share
Obituaries

Danny Chumbley, 56, of Russell Springs

September 17, 2026 WJRS Staff
Danny Chumbley, age 56, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, August 23 2026 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home. He was born on Sunday, February 8, 1970, in Somerset, KY He was the son of: […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Murder Suspect Apprehended After Weeks on The Run

September 17, 2026 WJRS Staff
More details coming soon from Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum. This story will be updated when new details are made available to WJRS NEWS.  
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Russell Springs Man Killed, Wife Critically Injured in Cumberland Parkway Crash

September 17, 2026 WJRS Staff
A two-vehicle collision Wednesday near the Nancy exit on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway claimed the life of a Russell Springs man and left his wife critically injured. The collision occurred around noon central […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Russell County Sheriff Releases August Activity Report, Reminder of Tax Bills Going Out Soon

September 16, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to 636 calls for service during the month of August, according to a report Sheriff Derek Polston presented to the Russell County Fiscal Court earlier this week. Deputies made […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Casey County Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Charges

September 16, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Somerset man was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop in Casey County shortly after midnight Tuesday. According to the arrest citation, Casey County sheriff’s deputies stopped 30-year-old James Cox on […]
Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Liberty Man Charged with Resisting Arrest and Threatening

September 16, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Liberty man was arrested Wednesday morning on several charges. According to court records, 39-year-old Jason Goode was arrested at around 9:30 by Police Chief Steven Garrett. Goode was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, […]
Tweet
Share
Local Sports

Lady Lakers Shine on the State Golf Stage

September 16, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Lakers recently showcased their talents on the state stage. The Lady Lakers competed in the All-State Tournament at the University Club of Kentucky, playing 36 holes over two days against 15 […]
Tweet
Share
Obituaries

Errol Thornton, 89, of Russell Springs

September 16, 2026 WJRS Staff
Errol K. Thornton, 89, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, September 11th, at Russell County Hospital. Errol was born in Glendale, OH on August 23, 1937, a son of the late Avis (Smith) and Oscar […]
Tweet
Share

Posts pagination

« 1 2 3 4 … 135 »

current radar

NWS LMK Radar

Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-23

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

  • 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.

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