Former Adair County Judge-Executive Richard Lee Walker dies | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, June 27 by WJRS Staff

Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Columbia for Richard Lee Walker, a well-known area real estate broker and former County Judge Executive in Adair county Rchard Lee Walker, age 77, died Wednesday in Louisville Walker served as Adair County Judge Executive from 1985... Read More.

Suspects Captured (Again) and in Custody in Carjacking Incident | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, June 27 by WJRS Staff

The three persons wanted in connection with a carjacking incident on Wednesday night in Russell Springs are finally captured and all three lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Shortly before 8 o’clock Wednesday night, a car was reported stolen from the Marathon station... Read More.

All Things Russell 6-26-20 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 26 by Sean Hammond

Our topic this week is Tourism. Our guests are Janette Marson, Executive Director of the Lake Cumberland Tourism Commission, and Stephen Eastin, Manager at Lake Cumberland State Park.

Suspect Still At Large Following Carjacking | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 26 by Sean Hammond

One suspect remains at large following a carjacking and subsequent police chase Wednesday night in Russell Springs which resulted in shots reportedly being fired by one of the suspects. As WJRS NEWS first reported yesterday morning, three persons reportedly carjacked a vehicle belonging to... Read More.

Stolen Vehicle Results in Two Arrests Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

WJRS News received reports on Wednesday evening of shots fired in Russell Springs as a result of a vehicle that was stolen from the West 80 Marathon. Jeff Hoover files this report... The incident took place just before 8:00 pm last evening and the... Read More.

Primary Election Results May Not Be Known for Several Days | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 24 by Sean Hammond

Primary Election Day is now over, but the official final results may not be known for days. Polls closed last night at6 o’clock in maybe the most unusual and different election in modern times due to COVID-19. The Russell County Clerk’s office says it... Read More.

Primary Election is Today; Results to be Delayed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 23 by Sean Hammond

It's primary election day in Kentucky, but we may not know the results for several more days. Due to changes in voting as a result of COVID-19, voters in Kentucky have been able to vote in person for more than two weeks now, and... Read More.

Several Arrested Over the Weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 22 by Sean Hammond

On Friday, Deputy Sheriff Kenny Perkins arrested two persons on drug related offenses. Arrested were 25-year-old Perry Bishop of Russell Springs and 34-year-old Fernando Lopez of Bowling Green. Both Bishop and Lopez were charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, second offense, methamphetamine; trafficking... Read More.

All Things Russell 6-19 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 19 by Sean Hammond

Today's program featured candidates for State Representative in the 83rd District. Republican candidates Mark Polston and Josh Branscum discuss their campaigns as the Primary Election is this Tuesday, June 23rd.

RC Down to Four Active COVID-19 Cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 19 by Sean Hammond

More COVID-19 patients were released from isolation on Thursday in Russell County. County Judge Gary Robertson announced that four cases were released leaving just four active cases remaining. Of the four active cases, three are on home self-isolation and one is in the Lake... Read More.

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Former Adair County Judge-Executive Richard Lee Walker dies | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Suspects Captured (Again) and in Custody in Carjacking Incident | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

All Things Russell 6-26-20 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Suspect Still At Large Following Carjacking | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stolen Vehicle Results in Two Arrests Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Primary Election Results May Not Be Known for Several Days | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Primary Election is Today; Results to be Delayed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Several Arrested Over the Weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

All Things Russell 6-19 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RC Down to Four Active COVID-19 Cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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