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7th and 8th graders defeat Hart County to advance in conference tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

The 7th and 8th grade Lakers easily defeated Hart County on Monday to advance in the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Tournament. The 7th graders won by a score of 50-16. It was Tanner Stringer and Cameron Bolin leading the way with 12... Read More.

46 new COVID cases reported in Russell County ; health dept says actual number is higher

Tuesday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 33.06%. Deaths: We are sad to report 2 new deaths since our last report. Tonight’s reported deaths include a Pulaski County resident (unvaccinated) and a Wayne County resident (unvaccinated). We have […]

Lady Lakers win, Lakers lose in district matchup at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers came away with a big district win Monday night at Cumberland County by a score of 51-39. The Lady Lakers started strong, jumping out to a 13-7 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Lady Panthers... Read More.

City of Jamestown expected to appoint new council member tonight

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is expected to appoint a new city council member tonight. The city will hold a special-called meeting at 5 p.m. The only agenda item is discussion and appointment of vacant council […]

New candidates file for office in Russell County

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

Two new candidates have filed for magistrate offices in Russell County. Phillip Aaron filed for Magistrate in District 2. He is the lone challenger for incumbent Mickey Garner. Darry Flatt also filed to join the […]

Shearer crowned Basketball Queen on Saturday

Monday, January 24 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School Senior Sophie Shearer was crowned the 2022 RCHS Basketball Queen during a ceremony at the high school this past Saturday afternoon. Evan Hammond was Shearer’s escort. First runner-up was Hannah Yates, […]

School board to meet tonight

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. According to the agenda, the board is expected to review the safe return to in-person instruction plan with possible revisions. The board […]

Russell Springs man arrested over the weekend

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend by Kentucky State Police. Timothy Hughes, age 23, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence third offense, reckless driving, and speeding […]

Jamestown Man Arrested Sunday Night

Monday, January 24 by Sean Hammond

A Jamestown man was arrested on drug and other charges Sunday night. According to jail records, 37-year-old Adam Smith was arrested by Trooper Scott with Kentucky State Police and charged with… Operating a motor vehicle […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers take on Cumberland County in district doubleheader | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will take on Cumberland County in a district doubleheader in Burkesville tonight. The Lady Lakers will play in the first game, set to tip off at 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. It's the first... Read More.