Category: WJRS News - Laker Country 104.9 WJRS - Page 310

Today is last day to request absentee ballot

Tuesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

Today is the last day registered voters in Russell County can request an absentee ballot for the upcoming general election. Voters can request a ballot by visiting the Russell County Clerk’s Office or calling 270-343-2125. […]

Columbia man arrested locally

Tuesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday. According to reports, 54-year-old Howard Ryals was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal possession of a forged instrument – third degree, […]

Greensburg man killed in Adair County collision; two others taken to hospital

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

A collision Saturday night in Adair County claimed the life of a Greensburg man. According to Kentucky State Police, 54-year-old Chad Pegg of Greensburg died as a result of the collision. State Police say Pegg […]

Laker Band finishes 2nd at regional competition

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band competed in regional competition at Madison Southern Saturday, coming away with a second-place finish. The Laker Band finished just behind Bourbon County in the Class AAA East Regional and will […]

Fiscal court provides start-up funds for Bicentennial Committee

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved providing $25,000 in start-up funds for the bicentennial committee. With Russell County’s 200th birthday coming up next year, the bicentennial committee has been working to draw up events to […]

Russell County saw rise in deer-related collisions last year

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Fall and winter often means an increase in deer near roadways, which increases the risk of collisions involving deer. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 20 deer-related collisions were reported last year in Russell County. […]

Three RCMS Football players named All-Conference

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County Middle School Football players were named All-Conference as Russell County saw its season come to an end last week. QB – Parker Brumley 87 for 140 passing – 1,501 total passing yards […]

School board to meet this evening

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is expected to hear about state assessment data and construction projects, and consider a resolution regarding Kentucky’s Amendment 2 at the board’s regular monthly meeting tonight. The board will […]

Tomorrow is the deadline to request an absentee ballot

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Tomorrow is the deadline to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming general election. Voters can request a ballot online by clicking here. The online portal will close at 10:59 p.m. Central Time tomorrow. To […]

Laker Band to compete in regionals today

Saturday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band will compete in regionals today in Berea. The Laker Band will take the field at 6:30 p.m. CT this evening at Madison Southern High School for the Class AAA East […]