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Webb: Salem Elementary’s school year off to great start

Friday, August 26 by Derek Aaron

Salem Elementary Principal K.J. Webb is happy with how the start of school unfolded and commended parents for their cooperation in the student drop-off and pick-up lines to start the new school year… To keep […]

JPD releases July activity report

Friday, August 26 by Derek Aaron

The Jamestown Police Department this week released its activity report for the month of July. During the month, the department investigated three auto accidents without injury, one auto accident with injury and 143 calls for […]

Special Session in Frankfort to address EKY flood funding

Friday, August 26 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Legislature is meeting in Special Session this week, as called for by Gov. Andy Beshear, to address funding for the eastern Kentucky counties that were devastated by flooding last month. Keith West files […]

Wayne County man sentenced to 70 years on rape charges

Friday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was sentenced to 70 years in prison after being found guilty of eight counts of rape. Circuit Judge Vernon Miniard sentenced Jose Anibal Figuerda Sanchez to the jury-recommended 70 years. A […]

Russell County unemployment drops nearly one percent

Friday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The unemployment rate in Russell County fell nearly one percent from a year ago, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. A new report released on Thursday shows Russell County’s unemployment rate dropped from 6.1 […]

Fiscal Court, School Board to hold special-called meetings today

Friday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court and Board of Education will each hold special-called meetings today. The school board will hold a special-called meeting at 9:30 a.m. and the fiscal court will hold its special-called meeting […]

RCMS Lady Laker Basketball wins on the road at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams picked up wins on the road at Casey County Thursday night. The 7th grade came away with a 33-3 win, while the 8th grade picked up a 42-31 win. It was Addy Abrell leading the... Read More.

RCHS Soccer teams fall in road matchups | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker and Lady Laker soccer teams fell in road matchups against Hart County and Pulaski County Thursday night. The Lakers fell by a score of 2-1 against Hart County at Glasgow last night, while the Lady Lakers fell to... Read More.

Lakers host Jumpers at Finley Field tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers will host the Somerset Briar Jumpers at Finley Field tonight. Both the Lakers and Jumpers enter tonight's contest at 1-0 after picking up a win in Week 1. The Lakers defeated Adair County 27-14 in Week 1 while Somerset defeated... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball picks up district win over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team continued its hot start to the season with a three sets to zero victory over district rival Metcalfe County Thursday night. The Lady Lakers easily took the first set 25-8 and came from behind to win the... Read More.