Jamestown man arrested in Adair County over the weekend

Monday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend. According to jail records, 33-year-old Cody D. Dix was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine second offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, display of […]

Laker Baseball to host Barren County in region tournament opener tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will host Barren County in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at Laker Field. The Lakers and the Trojans have met twice this season, both Russell County wins. The... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball claims 16th District title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team held off a late Clinton County rally and came away with a 9-6 win over Clinton County in the 16th District Championship on Saturday. The Lady Lakers fell behind early as Clinton County scored three runs in the opening... Read More.

RCMS Baseball finishes as semi-state west division runner up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team finished as the west division semi-state runner up in action over the weekend. The team defeated LaRue County 11-3 on Sunday thanks to a big day from Carter Stapp, who finished the day with 3 hits and... Read More.

NIL Was Not Reason Keidron Smith Transferred to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTThe transfer portal and name, image and likeness (NIL) revenue have been linked constantly in recent months but former Mississippi cornerback Keidron Smith is not like a lot of athletes.He made his decision recently to transfer to Kentucky for his final season... Read More.

Statewide wild turkey studies now underway

Saturday, May 21 by Derek Aaron

Two ongoing research projects should provide insight into why Kentucky’s turkey harvest has slipped since its record peak in 2010. Hunters reported the harvest of 26,836 turkeys during the state’s spring 2022 seasons. While that […]

Traffic to be blocked around Jamestown Square tomorrow

Friday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Traffic will be blocked up to two blocks in each direction from the Jamestown Square tomorrow due to the Lake, Rattle & Roll Festival. Traffic will be blocked from 7 a.m. until midnight and will […]

Paving operations begin next week on parkway in Pulaski County

Friday, May 20 by Derek Aaron

Beginning Monday, May 23, crews will begin performing paving operations on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in neighboring Pulaski County, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset. Work will be […]

Attorney General’s election violation hotline has numerous complaints from Russell, surrounding counties

Friday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Attorney General’s Election Violation Hotline received numerous complaints from Russell and surrounding counties during the primary election, either pre-election day, on election day, or after polls closed. In Russell County, the hotline received […]

Local Vietnam veteran Roger Blair to be posthumously honored

Friday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Local Vietnam veteran Roger Blair will be posthumously honored at the 2022 In Memory ceremony on the grounds of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Blair was drafted into the United States Army on […]

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Jamestown man arrested in Adair County over the weekend

Laker Baseball to host Barren County in region tournament opener tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball claims 16th District title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball finishes as semi-state west division runner up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

NIL Was Not Reason Keidron Smith Transferred to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Statewide wild turkey studies now underway

Traffic to be blocked around Jamestown Square tomorrow

Paving operations begin next week on parkway in Pulaski County

Attorney General’s election violation hotline has numerous complaints from Russell, surrounding counties

Local Vietnam veteran Roger Blair to be posthumously honored

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown