‘Abnormally dry’ conditions expand; encompasses all of Lake Cumberland area

Friday, October 7 by Derek Aaron

The U.S. Drought Index was updated on Thursday and the latest data shows an expansion of “abnormally dry” conditions across most of the state, including all of Russell County and the rest of the Lake […]

RCMS Lady Lakers take 2 of 3 over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams took 2 of 3 over Cumberland County on Friday. The 8th grade team won 39-30 with Kenna Ccamaque finishing with 10 points and Camdin Cooper and Madelyn Roy each adding 9. The 7th grade team... Read More.

Corps hoping to prevent spread of invasive carp in Cumberland River, other waterways

Thursday, September 29 by Derek Aaron

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Nashville is evaluating measures and alternatives to manage and prevent the spread of invasive carp in Kentucky’s Cumberland River, the Tennessee River, and several other waterways in Tennessee, […]

Dive team recovers stolen vehicle from Lake Cumberland

Thursday, September 29 by Derek Aaron

A group of volunteer rescue divers that recently found a sunken two-decades old helicopter in Lake Cumberland has been at it again. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, earlier this week divers found a […]

Tourism on Lake Cumberland continues all year long

Friday, September 23 by Derek Aaron

Tourism in the Lake Cumberland area continues year round, according to Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Executive Director Danielle Wilson. She told WJRS NEWS her work promoting the area will go on despite the changing of […]

Lady Laker Volleyball wins district matchup with Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team continued its winning ways on Thursday, winning 3-0 on the road in a district match against Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers improve to 17-1 on the season with the win, and have won their last 13 matches. Briley Murray... Read More.

Cumberland County man arrested on kidnapping charge

Wednesday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

A Cumberland County man faces a number of charges, including kidnapping of a minor, wanton endangerment and more. According to jail records, James B. Whitlow, age 37 of Burkesville, is charged with kidnapping a minor, […]

Just a few days left to register a group for annual Lake Cumberland Cleanup

Friday, September 16 by Derek Aaron

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inviting the public to participate in the Lake Cumberland Fall Lake Cleanup next Saturday, Sept. 24, for National Public Lands Day. Volunteers can participate in one of the […]

Diver Chris Money details trip to bottom of Lake Cumberland to retrieve sunken helicopter

Thursday, September 15 by Derek Aaron

Wednesday on local news we told you about the retrieval of a helicopter from the depths of Lake Cumberland following a 2002 crash into the lake during that year’s Poker Run. Today, we hear from […]

Laker Golf defeats Cumberland County on Senior Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf Team defeated Cumberland County on Senior Day Monday. It was Senior Day for the lone senior on the Laker Golf Team, Bentley Perkerson. Perkerson shot the top score for the Lakers, who came out on top with a 168 to Cumberland... Read More.

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‘Abnormally dry’ conditions expand; encompasses all of Lake Cumberland area

RCMS Lady Lakers take 2 of 3 over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Corps hoping to prevent spread of invasive carp in Cumberland River, other waterways

Dive team recovers stolen vehicle from Lake Cumberland

Tourism on Lake Cumberland continues all year long

Lady Laker Volleyball wins district matchup with Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Cumberland County man arrested on kidnapping charge

Diver Chris Money details trip to bottom of Lake Cumberland to retrieve sunken helicopter

Laker Golf defeats Cumberland County on Senior Day | 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