Wayne County man convicted on rape charges
A man in neighboring Wayne County was convicted on rape charges on Thursday. Jose Anibal Figuerda Sanchez, age 48, was convicted on five counts of rape in the first degree and four counts of rape […]
Year: 2022
RCMS Volleyball teams finish 2nd in conference tournaments | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Volleyball teams lost two close contests to Adair County in the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Tournaments Thursday night. Both 7th and 8th grade teams lost 2-1. In the 7th grade match, the Lady Lakers took... Read More.
Lawson’s big night leads Lakers to win in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
A big night by senior Nathan Lawson led the Laker Baseball team to a win in its first game in the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach last night. The Lakers took on Butler High School from Vandalia, Ohio and picked up a 4-2... Read More.
Laker Tennis has mixed results in matchup with Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
In a matchup with Taylor County on Tuesday, the Laker Tennis teams saw mixed results. On the boys side, Lucas McFall came away victorious with a 2-0 win, but Carson Buras and Paxton Trautman each lost in singles competition. And in boys doubles, both... Read More.
RCMS Girls soccer defeats Southern Pulaski | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School girls soccer team continued its winning ways with a 5-1 defeat of Southern Pulaski Middle School at home on Thursday. Adriana Thomas and Madison Weisbrodt led the way with a pair of goals each, and Addison Coffey adding a... Read More.
Jamestown man arrested on cocaine possession charge
A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office early Thursday morning. Prestin Sneed, age 28, was arrested on a charge of cocaine possession. Sneed was arrested by Deputy Ron Golden and lodged […]
Russell County Schools cracking down on student vaping
The Russell County Board of Education approved new student conduct policies on Wednesday that aim to increase penalties for student vaping in the schools. The new policy puts in place a three-day suspension on first […]
Duo committed to finding all possible broadband funding options
WJRS NEWS continues the discussion with Duo Broadband CEO Tom Preston on the potential for federal and state grant and funding for fiber and broadband services and the tireless work that goes into that process… […]
General Assembly sends state budget to governor’s desk
After months of planning and negotiations, the state budget for the next two years is complete. Here’s Keith West from Frankfort with the details…
Jamestown man arrested on criminal trespass charge
A Jamestown man was arrested Wednesday morning on a criminal trespassing charge, according to jail records. Ernest B. Foley, age 54, was arrested by Officer Lee Smith with the Jamestown Police Department on a single […]