Lexington man dies in weekend boating accident

Monday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

A weekend boating accident on Lake Cumberland claimed the life of a Lexington man. According to reports, 36-year-old Anthony J. Williams of Lexington died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Russell County […]

Woman arrested after stealing Wayne County ambulance and driving around Lexington

Wednesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

A woman was arrested after police say she stole a Wayne County ambulance and took it for a joy ride around Lexington. Police say 43-year-old Jericha Hays stole the ambulance outside of Saint Joseph East. […]

Former UK Coach Brooks Honored in Lexington | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 14 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks and his wife, Karen, recently were back in Lexington for a ceremony officially named the field at the renovated indoor practice facility in their honor. “Without a lot of great players and coaches none of... Read More.

Lexington man flown out after being struck by car at 127/Maple Street intersection

Thursday, November 2 by Zac Oakes

A Lexington man was flown out after he was struck by a car Tuesday evening at the intersection of Highway 127 and Maple Street. According to Russell Springs Police, the accident occurred just before 6:30 […]

Kevin Joe Russell, age 43, of Lexington

Tuesday, March 28 by Sean Hammond

Kevin Joe Russell, 43, of Lexington, passed away Monday, March 27th, in Lexington.Kevin was born on February 14, 1980, a son of Pearlie (Passmore) Pierce, of Russell Springs, KY and the late Douglas C. Russell.Kevin […]

Lexington Catholic Sophomore Abby Hammon A Huge Hit in Softball World | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 5 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT She has such a busy summer travel softball schedule that finding time to attend any college softball camps is not easy for Lexington Catholic sophomore Abby Hammon. However, she did make time to attend coach Rachel Lawson’s camp at Kentucky. “I... Read More.

Tshiebwe Speaks at Lexington Church, Touches Many | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 7 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Dr. Daniel Ausbun knew the odds were not in his favor of being able to even reach out to Kentucky basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe about speaking at Broadway Baptist Church in Lexington. However, his church has a lot of members from... Read More.

Karl Anthony Towns Helps Lexington High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 28 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Remember how Kentucky coach John Calipari is always talking about servant leadership and how important he believes that is to instill in his basketball players at UK. The players annually are involved in various service projects because of Calipari and often... Read More.

Lexington man’s body recovered from Lake Cumberland

Thursday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

The body of a Lexington man was recovered from Lake Cumberland in Wayne County Thursday morning. According to FOX56 WDKY in Lexington, the man, who has not had his identity released yet, was 73 years […]

Lexington man named as individual found deceased in Russell County early Thursday morning

Thursday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

The body of a Lexington man was discovered by fishermen early Thursday morning near the areas of Swan Pond and Helm’s Landing in Russell County. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS News the body […]

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Lexington man dies in weekend boating accident

Woman arrested after stealing Wayne County ambulance and driving around Lexington

Former UK Coach Brooks Honored in Lexington | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lexington man flown out after being struck by car at 127/Maple Street intersection

Kevin Joe Russell, age 43, of Lexington

Lexington Catholic Sophomore Abby Hammon A Huge Hit in Softball World | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tshiebwe Speaks at Lexington Church, Touches Many | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Karl Anthony Towns Helps Lexington High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lexington man’s body recovered from Lake Cumberland

Lexington man named as individual found deceased in Russell County early Thursday morning

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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