RCMS Girls Basketball wins 1 of 3 at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams won 1 of 3 games at Casey County last night. The 6th grade team came out on top by a score of 23-20. The 7th grade fell by a score of 42-23, and 8th grade... Read More.

Casey County woman arrested on drug charges

Tuesday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

A Casey County woman was arrested on drug charges late last night. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62-year-old Denise Frates and charged her with possession of methamphetamine – second offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]

Laker Football wins at LaRue County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team went on the road and defeated the LaRue County Hawks Friday night by a score of 35-20. Senior Kinnett Wills came up big for Russell County, catching a pair of touchdown passes and recording an interception on defense. Overall, Wills... Read More.

Indiana man charged with vehicular homicide following reported fatal accident in Cumberland County Thursday night

Friday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

An Indiana man was arrested following a fatal accident in Cumberland County Thursday night. According to Kentucky State Police, 66-year-old Ronald Huser of Lebanon, Indiana was traveling on KY 485 near the Sulpher Creek Marina […]

Russell County remains in moderate drought; burn ban still in effect

Friday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County remains in moderate drought headed into Labor Day weekend, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Russell County and Casey County remain completely in the moderate drought category, while most of Wayne County and […]

Laker Football on the road at LaRue County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team is back on the road tonight, heading to Hodgenville to take on the LaRue County Hawks. Kickoff between the Lakers and Hawks is set for 6:30 this evening. We'll have pregame coverage right here on Laker Country 104.9 beginning at... Read More.

Lady Lakers defeat Casey County, Lakers fall to Marion | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams were in action last night. The Lady Lakers hosted Casey County, coming away with an 8-0 win. Addison Coffey led the Lady Lakers with 4 goals scored. Adriana Thomas scored a pair of goals, and Marissa Hatchett... Read More.

Russell County Burn Ban now in effect

Tuesday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

A burn ban is now in effect for Russell County following an executive order by Judge-Executive Randy Marcum. No outdoor burning is allowed until further notice with violators being subject to fines and penalties. The […]

KY 70 Bridge Closure in Casey County Begins September 2

Tuesday, August 26 by Sean Hammond

KY 70 in Casey County will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, as crews perform bridge deck restoration work. The closure will affect KY 70 at the Green River bridge (mile point 14.6), […]

Adair County High School Basketball team searching for new head coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

Adair County High School is again searching for a new boys basketball coach. Deron Breeze resigned from his position as head coach of the Adair County program back in early April following a 10-year stint at the helm of the Indians program. Just a... Read More.

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RCMS Girls Basketball wins 1 of 3 at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Casey County woman arrested on drug charges

Laker Football wins at LaRue County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Indiana man charged with vehicular homicide following reported fatal accident in Cumberland County Thursday night

Russell County remains in moderate drought; burn ban still in effect

Laker Football on the road at LaRue County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers defeat Casey County, Lakers fall to Marion | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Burn Ban now in effect

KY 70 Bridge Closure in Casey County Begins September 2

Adair County High School Basketball team searching for new head coach | 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