Health Department says no confirmed measles cases in Lake Cumberland area

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

After social media posts circulated earlier this week about a case of measles in Pulaski County, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department announced that there are currently no confirmed cases of measles in the Lake […]

Lakers clinch spot in region tournament with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

For the first time since 2018, the Russell County Lakers are headed to E.A. Diddle Arena for the 4th Region Boys Basketball tournament. The Lakers defeated the host Cumberland County Panthers in the 16th District Tournament last night by a score of 83-78 to... Read More.

Winter storm expected to bring snow to Lake Cumberland area tonight into tomorrow

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

A winter storm is expected to bring snow to the Lake Cumberland area tonight into the early morning hours tomorrow. WJRS News participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service in Louisville. Meteorologist […]

Search and Rescue crews rescue dog on Lake Cumberland

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue crews were able to rescue a dog that had become stranded around Lake Cumberland early Saturday morning. Crews were called out after 1 a.m. Saturday. Search and Rescue Assistant Chief […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers fall at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were defeated at Cumberland County Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Panthers by a score of 46-32. Rachel Bolin finished with 11 points, followed by Addy Abrell with 8, Aniyah Coffey with 6, and... Read More.

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area follow statewide trend in December unemployment rise

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area followed a statewide trend last month with a rise in unemployment. Russell County saw its unemployment rate rise 1.6 percent last month compared to December 2023, coming in […]

Russell County takes on Cumberland County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers are set to tip off at 6 p.m. at Cumberland County High School, with the boys... Read More.

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Health Department says no confirmed measles cases in Lake Cumberland area

Lakers clinch spot in region tournament with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Winter storm expected to bring snow to Lake Cumberland area tonight into tomorrow

Search and Rescue crews rescue dog on Lake Cumberland

Lakers, Lady Lakers fall at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area follow statewide trend in December unemployment rise

Russell County takes on Cumberland County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Annual Lake Cumberland Thunder Run pushed back two weeks

Deer harvest numbers around the Lake Cumberland area

Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last year in Lake Cumberland area

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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