Several Indictments Returned Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 1 by Sean Hammond

Several persons were indicted yesterday by a Russell County Grand Jury. Among those charged are: *25-year-old Travis Passmore and 36-year-old Michael Passmore, both of Russell Springs, were each charged with two counts of Wanton Endangerment, first degree, a class D felony; *Anthony Corrado, age... Read More.

Josh Branscum Elected State Representative | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 30 by Sean Hammond

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New COVID-19 Case in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 30 by Sean Hammond

Six news cases of the coronavirus were reported yesterday in the Lake Cumberland area, including one new case in Russell County. According to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, the six new cases include 2 in Adair, and 1 each in Russell, Pulaski, Taylor... Read More.

COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 29 by Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department says last week was the worst week of new COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began. Currently, there are 76 total cases of the virus in the area with 6 hospitalized and 70 on home self-isolation. Here’s a rundown... Read More.

Primary Election Results to be Revealed Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 29 by Sean Hammond

Voters in the 83rd Legislative District should know the final election results tomorrow. WJRS NEWS has confirmed that the Russell County Clerk’s office will release official Russell County results at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon. The Clinton County Clerk’s office says their county results will be... Read More.

Former Adair County Judge-Executive Richard Lee Walker dies | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, June 27 by WJRS Staff

Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Columbia for Richard Lee Walker, a well-known area real estate broker and former County Judge Executive in Adair county Rchard Lee Walker, age 77, died Wednesday in Louisville Walker served as Adair County Judge Executive from 1985... Read More.

Suspects Captured (Again) and in Custody in Carjacking Incident | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, June 27 by WJRS Staff

The three persons wanted in connection with a carjacking incident on Wednesday night in Russell Springs are finally captured and all three lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Shortly before 8 o’clock Wednesday night, a car was reported stolen from the Marathon station... Read More.

All Things Russell 6-26-20 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 26 by Sean Hammond

Our topic this week is Tourism. Our guests are Janette Marson, Executive Director of the Lake Cumberland Tourism Commission, and Stephen Eastin, Manager at Lake Cumberland State Park.

Suspect Still At Large Following Carjacking | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 26 by Sean Hammond

One suspect remains at large following a carjacking and subsequent police chase Wednesday night in Russell Springs which resulted in shots reportedly being fired by one of the suspects. As WJRS NEWS first reported yesterday morning, three persons reportedly carjacked a vehicle belonging to... Read More.

Stolen Vehicle Results in Two Arrests Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

WJRS News received reports on Wednesday evening of shots fired in Russell Springs as a result of a vehicle that was stolen from the West 80 Marathon. Jeff Hoover files this report... The incident took place just before 8:00 pm last evening and the... Read More.

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Several Indictments Returned Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Josh Branscum Elected State Representative | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New COVID-19 Case in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Primary Election Results to be Revealed Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Adair County Judge-Executive Richard Lee Walker dies | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Suspects Captured (Again) and in Custody in Carjacking Incident | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

All Things Russell 6-26-20 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Suspect Still At Large Following Carjacking | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stolen Vehicle Results in Two Arrests Wednesday | 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