U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The U.S. Senate approved a bill this week that would make daylight saving time permanent. The Senate approved the measure, called the Sunshine Protection Act, unanimously by voice vote. The House of Representatives, which has […]

Trooper Zach Scott honored with Legendary Partner award

Wednesday, March 16 by Derek Aaron

The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky held their 2022 Legendary Partner event earlier this week where Kentucky State Trooper Zach Scott was presented with a Legendary Partner award by Governor Andy Beshear. Trooper Scott was […]

Kentucky History Caucus is formed

Wednesday, March 16 by Derek Aaron

A resolution establishing the Kentucky History Caucus was heard on Tuesday in Frankfort. Keith West details “Old Capitol Day” for WJRS NEWS…

Laker tennis teams fall to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Tennis teams traveled to Danville to take on Boyle County at Centre College on Tuesday. The Laker boys lost 6-3, while the girls lost 5-0. Lucas McFall won his singles match, while Jay Bailey, Jaxon Popplewell, Carson Buras, Paxton Trautman, and... Read More.

6th inning rally gives Lady Lakers first win of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Lakers came back from a 3-1 deficit against Taylor County Tuesday night with a big sixth inning rally, picking up a win in the season opener by a score of 6-3. The Lady Lakers scored five runs in the bottom of the... Read More.

RCMS girls soccer defeats Northern Middle School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team came away with a 2-0 win over Northern Middle School on Tuesday. Addison Coffey scored both goals for Russell County. The boys lost by a score of 2-0.

Clara Pierce, age 82, Formerly of Russell Springs

Wednesday, March 16 by Sean Hammond

Clara May Murrell Pierce, of Somerset, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Somerset. She was 82 years of age. Born on September 28, […]

Casey County couple charged after allegedly dangling child over bridge

Tuesday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

A Casey County couple faces criminal charges after allegedly dangling a small child over a bridge. Dennie Procario, 36, and Kabrina Nester, 28, both of Liberty, both face charges of endangering the welfare of a […]

Sheriff’s Office releases February activity report

Tuesday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for the month of February. The sheriff’s office responded to 345 calls for service, performed 24 arrests, and made 13 mental health transports. The sheriff’s office […]

Fiscal court receives clean audit

Tuesday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Gary Robertson announced at Monday’s fiscal court meeting that the county recently received a clean audit from its auditing firm. [cpm-player skin=”device-player-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”https://lakercountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Gary-county-audit.mp3″]Gary county audit[/cpm-item] [/cpm-player]

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U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent

Trooper Zach Scott honored with Legendary Partner award

Kentucky History Caucus is formed

Laker tennis teams fall to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

6th inning rally gives Lady Lakers first win of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS girls soccer defeats Northern Middle School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Clara Pierce, age 82, Formerly of Russell Springs

Casey County couple charged after allegedly dangling child over bridge

Sheriff’s Office releases February activity report

Fiscal court receives clean audit

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Obituaries

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