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Monday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

Heather Weaver's vision for Reel Java and Creamery involved a place where people could enjoy coffee and food, catch up on conversation, study, and gather together. Until the spring of this year, that's what the restaurant at Timber Pointe Resort was. In the age... Read More.

48 new cases of COVID in Russell County Tuesday; two local deaths

Wednesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

There were 48 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County on Tuesday and two deaths were reported. There are now 107 active cases in Russell County with four individuals hospitalized. The deaths were reported […]

Local Authorities Report Two Arrests Over the Weekend

Monday, November 23 by WJRS Staff

Local law enforcement officials report two arrests over the weekend. Saturday afternoon, 45 year old Jonathan Tate of Bardwell, Kentucky was arrested by Trooper Brumley of the Kentucky State Police. Tate was charged with three […]

Local Man Arrested on Theft/Shoplifting Charges

Monday, November 2 by WJRS Staff

Local authorities report the arrest of a Russell County man on theft related charges. According to reports, 35 year old Justin Woodall of Jamestown was arrested by Russell Springs officer Lucas Justice shortly after midnight Sunday […]

Local Arrests

Friday, October 9 by Sean Hammond

Local authorities report the arrest of several persons on Thursday and early this morning. According to reports, 43 year old Joshua Sparks was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center around 10:15 Thursday morning after […]

Fundraiser for Local Rescue Squad this Weekend

Monday, September 21 by Sean Hammond

The Caretaker Riding Club is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Russell County Rescue Squad this weekend. Squad Commander Rick Godbey provides additional details of the event…

Weekend Arrests by Local Law Enforcement Officers

Sunday, September 13 by WJRS Staff

Local law enforcement report arrests over the weekend. Arrested were the following: * Jeffrey E. Wright, age 46, of Jamestown, was arrested Friday afternoon by Trooper Billy Begley of the Kentucky State Police. Wright was […]

Local Physician Receives Statewide Recognition

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

A young Russell County doctor has been chosen as the state’s top young family physician. Dr. LeeAnn Dalton Cooper has been selected by Kentucky Family Medicine as the state’s top young doctor. Cooper began practicing […]

Local Arrests Over the Weekend Reported

Monday, August 24 by WJRS Staff

Local law enforcement officials report several arrests over the weekend. 23 year old Dakota Crabtree of Russell Springs was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Kenny Perkins shortly after midnight Sunday morning, charged with possession of a […]

Local Arrests Over the Weekend

Monday, August 17 by WJRS Staff

Several persons were arrested over the weekend by local law enforcement officers. According to reports, those arrested include: *33 year old Joshua Eugene York of Russell Springs was arrested Saturday night by Officer Lucas Justice […]

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Local restaurant adjusting to COVID restrictions | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

48 new cases of COVID in Russell County Tuesday; two local deaths

Local Authorities Report Two Arrests Over the Weekend

Local Man Arrested on Theft/Shoplifting Charges

Local Arrests

Fundraiser for Local Rescue Squad this Weekend

Weekend Arrests by Local Law Enforcement Officers

Local Physician Receives Statewide Recognition

Local Arrests Over the Weekend Reported

Local Arrests Over the Weekend

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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