Meet the Lakers Event Set for August 9 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

Russell County football fans will have an opportunity to kick off the 2026 season at the annual Meet the Lakers event on Sunday, August 9th, at Finley Field. The event will showcase Russell County High School and Russell County Middle School football teams, along... Read More.

Darianna LaeShay Bryant, 9 days old, of Jamestown

Monday, March 17 by Sean Hammond

Darianna LaeShay Bryant, 9 days old, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, March 14th, at University of Kentucky Hospital. Darianna was born in Lexington, KY on March 5, 2025, a daughter of Amy Coppler and Darias […]

Beshear announces more than $9 million in funds for Adair, Clinton counties

Thursday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear was in Columbia this week, announcing funds for neighboring Adair and Clinton counties. Beshear announced $9.5 million in funds for Adair County. That includes over $625,000 for natural gas lines for local […]

District 8 Road Condition Update 9 A.M.

Monday, January 17 by Derek Aaron

Hazardous driving conditions remain; avoid travel Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews continue to plow and treat roadways across the district this morning, all roads remain covered and slick. Motorists should avoid travel […]

9 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Monday

Monday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

Of today’s 69 reported cases, 57 (83%) were unvaccinated and 17 of today’s cases (25%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Russell County 12U All Star Softball team wins opening game, plays at 9 a.m. Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 12U All Star Softball team picked up a victory in the opening round of the Central Region Tournament Sunday, defeating Team Illinois by a score of 6-0. Pitcher Briley Jo Hardwick finished the game with seven strikeouts, and Camdin Cooper led... Read More.

Nomination Meeting for District 9 Wildlife Commissioners Position is Thursday

Wednesday, June 26 by Sean Hammond

The meeting will be at 6:30 central time Thursday at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. Karl Clinard currently holds the voluntary position and can serve one more four-year term. The 9th Wildlife District […]

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Meet the Lakers Event Set for August 9 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Darianna LaeShay Bryant, 9 days old, of Jamestown

Beshear announces more than $9 million in funds for Adair, Clinton counties

District 8 Road Condition Update 9 A.M.

9 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Monday

Russell County 12U All Star Softball team wins opening game, plays at 9 a.m. Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nomination Meeting for District 9 Wildlife Commissioners Position is Thursday

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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