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Lakers wrap up season with loss at LaRue | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team wrapped up its season with a loss at LaRue County Friday night. The Lakers led 13-12 at halftime, but the Hawks dominated the second half, coming away with a 33-13 win. The Lakers finish the 2022 season with a 1-9... Read More.

Burn Ban now in effect for Russell County

Friday, October 28 by Derek Aaron

A burn ban is now in effect for Russell County following an executive order by Judge-Executive Gary Robertson on Friday. No outdoor burning is allowed until further notice with violators being subject to fines and […]

U.S. 127 realignment project in Russell, Clinton counties enters new $105 million phase

Friday, October 28 by Derek Aaron

A new phase has begun in the much-anticipated project to put U.S. 127 in a new alignment in Russell and Clinton counties, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset announced Thursday. The next […]

Substance in Pulaski County trunk-or-treat candy turns out to be antihistamine

Friday, October 28 by Zac Oakes

Concerns about fentanyl, heroin, or other illicit drugs being in candy passed out at a Pulaski County trunk-or-treat event last week were eased when the substance turned out to be an antihistamine, according to the […]

Hospital makes cyber security investment

Friday, October 28 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors has made an investment in cyber security. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked with WJRS NEWS about what the news means for the local hospital…

Laker band to perform Saturday in state semifinals

Friday, October 28 by Derek Aaron

Following a top two finish in last weekend’s KMEA Class 3A West Regionals, the Russell County High School Mighty Laker Band will compete tomorrow in the Class 3A State Semifinals. The Laker band, under the […]

Russell County unemployment rate continues to fall

Friday, October 28 by Derek Aaron

The unemployment rate in Russell County fell 0.2 percent from August to September, according to new data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate comes in at 4.6 percent, which is the […]

Russell County remains in ‘moderate drought’

Friday, October 28 by Derek Aaron

Russell County and the rest of the Lake Cumberland area continues to be in a “moderate drought,” according to the latest U.S. Drought Index. With the rainfall earlier this week that came after drought indices […]

Halloween events coming on Monday

Friday, October 28 by Derek Aaron

Halloween is this coming Monday and both Russell Springs and Jamestown are holding special Trick-or-Treat events in their respective cities. Trick-or-Treat on Main Street in Russell Springs will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday while […]

Murray named to All Region Tournament Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball junior Briley Murray was named to the All 4th Region Tournament Team this week. In the Lady Lakers region tournament matchup against Allen County-Scottsville, Murray led the team with 16 kills and had 3 service aces.