Year: 2022 - Laker Country 104.9 WJRS - Page 28

KYTC urges safe driving during Thanksgiving holiday travel period

Wednesday, November 23 by Derek Aaron

With the holidays quickly approaching, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is providing Thanksgiving travelers important lifesaving reminders – buckle up and put the phone down. Over the past decade, distracted driving has […]

Theresa Wallen, age 64, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, November 22 by Sean Hammond

Theresa Wallen, age 64, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, November 04, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio.She was the daughter of:Mother – Mary […]

School board moves forward with new middle school project

Tuesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education moved forward with the construction of a new middle school, which will consist of a significant addition to the current auditorium/natatorium complex. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke […]

Council, event organizer clash over Lake Rattle and Roll

Tuesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

Thursday night’s meeting of the Jamestown City Council got off to a contentious start as Jeff Recker, a local business owner and co-organizer of the Lake Rattle and Roll event that took place in May, […]

School district sees anticipated attendance dip before Thanksgiving break

Tuesday, November 22 by Derek Aaron

As several Kentucky school districts have canceled classes this week due to illness, Russell County school attendance numbers were at 88.8 percent on Monday, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. Salem Elementary was […]

Russell Springs man arrested on meth, other charges

Tuesday, November 22 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested Monday morning on meth and other charges, according to jail records. Russell B. Miller, age 39, was arrested by Deputy Dustin Bunch on charges of first degree possession of […]

Somerset mayor running for governor

Tuesday, November 22 by Derek Aaron

Somerset Mayor Alan Keck filed as a candidate for the 2023 governor’s race on Monday afternoon. A Republican, Keck, who is 37 years old, joins an already crowded field of GOP contenders. It had been speculated […]

Albany man sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute meth

Tuesday, November 22 by Derek Aaron

An Albany man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison last week, according to Z93 Radio in Monticello. Jeremy Lynch, 42, pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more […]

Hospital board meets this afternoon

Tuesday, November 22 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors meets this afternoon for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting is at 4 p.m. in the conference room at Duo Broadband in Jamestown. We’ll have details from the […]

RCMS Basketball sweeps Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams swept Casey County at home yesterday. The 6th grade picked up a 33-3 win, while 7th grade won 30-25. The 8th grade team capped off the night with a 53-18 victory. The middle school Lakers are back... Read More.