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Laker Athletics in Action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

Several Laker Athletics teams will be in action this evening. The Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams go on the road to Casey County today. The boys match is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and the girls game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Lady Laker... Read More.

Change made in school board COVID policy; students, teacher recognized

Wednesday, September 21 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education amended their current COVID policy during their meeting this week. Superintendent Michael Ford detailed the most significant change with WJRS NEWS… Ford also mentioned several student and teacher acknowledgements […]

Library saw increase in visitors and use over last year

Wednesday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library saw an increase in the number of visitors and use over the past year according to new data released by the library. For the 21-22 fiscal year, the library had […]

Chamber holds monthly meeting; promotes upcoming golf scramble, banquet

Wednesday, September 21 by Derek Aaron

Lakewood Country Club played a major role in this month’s chamber of commerce meeting, which took place on Tuesday afternoon. Chamber President Marisa Ramsey talked with WJRS NEWS following the gathering about the meeting’s details […]

Cumberland County man arrested on kidnapping charge

Wednesday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

A Cumberland County man faces a number of charges, including kidnapping of a minor, wanton endangerment and more. According to jail records, James B. Whitlow, age 37 of Burkesville, is charged with kidnapping a minor, […]

Survey: SCC is a top higher education employer

Wednesday, September 21 by Derek Aaron

Somerset Community College, which has a satellite campus in Russell Springs, has been recognized as one of the best employers in higher education in the nation, according to a survey by the “Great Colleges to […]

Russell County reports 37 new COVID cases

Wednesday, September 21 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 37 new Covid cases in Russell County this week, down from 89 cases a week ago. Nearby Taylor County recorded the highest number of Covid cases in the […]

Tourist Commission to meet this afternoon

Wednesday, September 21 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission, located between KFC and Arby’s in Russell Springs, will meet this afternoon for their regular monthly board meeting. The meeting gets underway at 12:30 p.m. and will take place in […]

RCMS Football defeats Casey, Bennett named Homecoming Queen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Football Lakers defeated Casey County in the annual Homecoming game last night by a score of 36-8. The RCMS Lakers are now 7-1 on the season. Before the game, 8th grader Makayla Bennett, who also plays one of the... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball continues to win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

After last night, the Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team has now won 12 matches in a row. The Lady Lakers hosted the Lady Rockets of Rockcastle County, finishing with a 2-0 win. The Lady Lakers won the first set 25-16 followed by a... Read More.