Jamestown man arrested on drug charges

Friday, September 30 by Derek Aaron

A Jamestown man was arrested on drug charges Thursday afternoon, according to jail records. Prestin A. Sneed, age 29, was arrested by Deputy Corey Meyer with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with trafficking […]

Laker band set to compete in South Laurel Cardinal Classic Saturday

Friday, September 30 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Mighty Laker Marching Band is back in action tomorrow as they compete in the South Laurel Cardinal Classic in Laurel County. The band, under the direction of Curtis Ervin and Haley Harrington, took […]

Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, other charges

Friday, September 30 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on a long list of charges, including first degree burglary, in the early morning hours on Thursday. Adam D. Mann, age 37, was also charged […]

KY 80 in Adair County to be reduced to one lane beginning Monday

Friday, September 30 by Derek Aaron

KY 80 in neighboring Adair County will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday, October 3rd, as crews perform bridge maintenance, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office in Somerset. Work will be […]

Burn ban goes into effect Saturday as fall forest fire season begins

Friday, September 30 by Derek Aaron

With fall forest fire season beginning, the Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban to go into effect, starting Saturday, October 1st through December 15th. Beginning Saturday, no burning is allowed 6 […]

Laker football in action tonight; soccer teams eye district crown; volleyball wins again; RCMS basketball teams in action | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 30 by Derek Aaron

The Lady Laker Volleyball team continued their impressive winning streak as they went on the road and swept Casey County in freshman, junior varsity and varsity matchups. The Lady Laker freshmen won 21-1, 21-10, the JV won 21-10, 21-5, and the varsity won their... Read More.

Stoops and Marrow Connection to Youngstown, Ohio Paying Dividends | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 30 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT If you need a reminder about what the UK football program was like when Mark Stoops took over, staff writer Joel Whetzel of the Youngstown Tribune-Chronicle had an insightful feature story on the UK coach. “There was such a negative perception... Read More.

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Jamestown man arrested on drug charges

Laker band set to compete in South Laurel Cardinal Classic Saturday

Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, other charges

KY 80 in Adair County to be reduced to one lane beginning Monday

Burn ban goes into effect Saturday as fall forest fire season begins

Laker football in action tonight; soccer teams eye district crown; volleyball wins again; RCMS basketball teams in action | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stoops and Marrow Connection to Youngstown, Ohio Paying Dividends | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCH board makes over 50 medical staff reappointments

It could cost to have an ambulance stage at a community event

Corps hoping to prevent spread of invasive carp in Cumberland River, other waterways

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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