Two arrested by KSP Wednesday night

Thursday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County men were arrested by Kentucky State Police in separate incidents Wednesday night. According to jail records, Brandon Knight, age 41 of Jamestown, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers defeat Adair County in Friday night home doubleheader | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

It's been a tumultuous season for the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers, but Friday night was a night for celebration as the Lakers and Lady Lakers knocked off Adair County in the last home doubleheader of the season. The Lady Lakers started the... Read More.

Russell County swept by Cumberland County Monday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers were swept by Cumberland County Monday night at Laker Gym. In the first game, the Lady Lakers dug themselves into an early hole, trailing by 10 after the first quarter but clawed back and had a chance... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers host district foe Cumberland County on Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

Tonight will be senior night for the Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball programs. The Lady Lakers will start things off at 6 p.m. when they host the Cumberland County Lady Panthers in a district matchup. The Lady Lakers will look for their... Read More.

Russell County home completely destroyed by fire Saturday night

Monday, January 31 by WJRS Staff

A Russell County home was completely destroyed by fire Saturday night. The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a call around 11 p.m. Saturday to a home on Stephens Ridge Road, just off Highway 619 in […]

Jamestown Man Arrested Sunday Night

Monday, January 24 by Sean Hammond

A Jamestown man was arrested on drug and other charges Sunday night. According to jail records, 37-year-old Adam Smith was arrested by Trooper Scott with Kentucky State Police and charged with… Operating a motor vehicle […]

Laker Swim wins big on senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lakers were back in action on Friday night after the weather tried to freeze out the Lakers Senior night meet. The Lakers honored their two seniors, Morgan Jones and Dawson Haydon, prior to the meet. The Lakers won 17 of 22 events on... Read More.

RCMS Lakers sweep Hart County Thursday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lakers swept Hart County Thursday night. The 6th graders won by a score of 24-7, with Will Coffey leading the scoring with 8 points followed by Bentley Rankins with 6, Connor Davidson with 5, Luke Walters with 3, and... Read More.

Laker swimmers win 15 of 22 events Tuesday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

Submitted by Joseph Phillips The Lakers finally got to kick off their 2022 campaign on Tuesday night hosting Pulaski County, Southwestern, and Rock Castle County. The Lakers were victorious over by winning 15 of 22 events on the night. Event winners for the Lakers... Read More.

RCMS Basketball wins 2 of 3 over Casey County on 8th grade night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lakers won 2 of 3 games over Casey County on 8th grade night at the middle school. The 8th graders won in convincing fashion by holding Casey County to just 3 points in the second half, finishing with a... Read More.

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Two arrested by KSP Wednesday night

Lakers, Lady Lakers defeat Adair County in Friday night home doubleheader | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County swept by Cumberland County Monday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers host district foe Cumberland County on Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County home completely destroyed by fire Saturday night

Jamestown Man Arrested Sunday Night

Laker Swim wins big on senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lakers sweep Hart County Thursday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker swimmers win 15 of 22 events Tuesday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Basketball wins 2 of 3 over Casey County on 8th grade night | 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