Georgia pair arrested after allegedly scamming Wayne County woman out of more than $80K

Monday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

A man and woman from Georgia were arrested in Monticello last week after they reportedly scammed a woman out of more than $80,000. Monticello Police arrested 37-year-old Amit Patel and 28-year-old Dishaben Patel last week. […]

Lakers drop home opener to Barren County; on the road at Monroe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team dropped its home opener to Barren County Friday night by a score of 4-2. Ayden McGowan and Mayes Gosser each finished with a hit and an RBI in that game. The Lakers finished with 6 hits on the day to... Read More.

Russell County to host track meet tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

It's been many years since Russell County has hosted a track and field meet, but that changes tomorrow as Russell County will host a meet at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. Pulaski County, Southwestern, Cumberland County, and Casey County are also slated to... Read More.

Russell County had lowest unemployment rate in Lake Cumberland area in January

Friday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County had the lowest unemployment rate in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of January. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported an unemployment rate of 5.6 percent in January in Russell County. That […]

Wayne County Schools superintendent resigns less than two years after accepting job

Friday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

Wayne County Schools Superintendent Don Neal has resigned, less than two years after accepting the job. After an executive session that lasted more than two hours Wednesday night, the Wayne County Board of Education voted […]

Russell County Baseball, Softball teams in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Baseball and Softball teams are in action today. The Laker Baseball team is scheduled to host Barren County at David Rexroat Field tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30. The Lady Laker Softball team is set to go on the road to... Read More.

Read Across Russell County set for Monday

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The annual Read Across Russell County event is set to take place Monday at the Russell County Public Library. The annual event is hosted by the Russell County Education Association and the library. Library Director […]

Clinton County native tabbed by Governor to lead state’s medical cannabis office

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County native has been tabbed by Governor Andy Beshear to be the next executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. Cannon Armstrong will take over the position effective June 1. Armstrong […]

RCHS Softball fall to Campbellsville ; RCMS defeats Hart County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School and Middle School Softball teams opened their seasons on the road last night, with the high school falling in a close game and middle school winning big. The high school Lady Lakers fell to Campbellsville by a score of... Read More.

Laker Baseball opens season at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team opens its season on the road tonight, taking on the Adair County Indians. It's the first game of the season for both the Lakers and Indians. First pitch for tonight's matchup at Adair County High School is scheduled for 5... Read More.

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Georgia pair arrested after allegedly scamming Wayne County woman out of more than $80K

Lakers drop home opener to Barren County; on the road at Monroe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County to host track meet tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County had lowest unemployment rate in Lake Cumberland area in January

Wayne County Schools superintendent resigns less than two years after accepting job

Russell County Baseball, Softball teams in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Read Across Russell County set for Monday

Clinton County native tabbed by Governor to lead state’s medical cannabis office

RCHS Softball fall to Campbellsville ; RCMS defeats Hart County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball opens season at Adair County | 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