Poker Run on Lake Cumberland officially kicks off today

Friday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

The 19th annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run officially kicks off today, bringing a large number of visitors to the lake as the summer tourism season winds down. The Poker Run, headquartered at State Dock, is […]

Multiple local candidates filing intent to run for office in May primary

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Multiple local candidates have filed paperwork with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance to run for political office in the May primary. Josh Branscum has filed with the registry intending to seek another term as […]

Multiple candidates file paperwork with intent to run for sheriff

Wednesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

The 2026 primary elections are still a little over 8 months away, but multiple candidates are already indicating they plan to seek the office of Russell County Sheriff. Multiple candidates have filed paperwork with the […]

Polston says he intends to run for third term as sheriff

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston has announced he intends to run for a third term as sheriff. Polston made the announcement on Community Conversation on WJRS this week. Polston was first elected sheriff in 2018 […]

Lake Cumberland Thunder Run gets underway this weekend

Thursday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

One of Lake Cumberland’s larger recurring powerboat events gets underway tomorrow and will run through the weekend. The Lake Cumberland Thunder Run will take place at State Dock with powerboats from across the southeast expected […]

Local businessman’s horse will run in KY Derby tomorrow

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

A horse owned by local businessman Terry Stephens will run in tomorrow’s Kentucky Derby. Chunk of Gold, starting at post 19 in the derby, is owned by Terry and Pam Stephens. The horse is trained […]

McGowan breaks fast-pitch single-season home run record, Lady Lakers go 1-2 over weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County junior Rylen McGowan broke the school fast-pitch softball record for home runs in a season by hitting her 9th home run over the weekend. Home run #9 came in Russell County's victory over Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday by a score of 10-4.... Read More.

Hart pitches no hitter and McGowan hits 8th home run, as Lady Lakers defeat Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 18 by Zac Oakes

Rylen McGowan hit her 8th home run of the season, and the Russell County Lady Lakers came away with a 10-0 win over district foe Metcalfe County last night. McGowan finished the night with 3 hits and 4 runs batted in to power the... Read More.

Annual Lake Cumberland Thunder Run pushed back two weeks

Thursday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lake Cumberland Thunder Run, a major event held on Lake Cumberland each year that draws tourists from around the country, will be held later in June this year. Thunder Run typically is held […]

Bookworm/nerd Dennious Jackson ready to be run stopper at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Dennious Jackson might be a 6-5, 335-pound junior college defensive lineman now headed to the University of Kentucky to play but he didn’t grow up dreaming of being a college football player. He admits he was more about academics in large... Read More.

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Poker Run on Lake Cumberland officially kicks off today

Multiple local candidates filing intent to run for office in May primary

Multiple candidates file paperwork with intent to run for sheriff

Polston says he intends to run for third term as sheriff

Lake Cumberland Thunder Run gets underway this weekend

Local businessman’s horse will run in KY Derby tomorrow

McGowan breaks fast-pitch single-season home run record, Lady Lakers go 1-2 over weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hart pitches no hitter and McGowan hits 8th home run, as Lady Lakers defeat Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Annual Lake Cumberland Thunder Run pushed back two weeks

Bookworm/nerd Dennious Jackson ready to be run stopper at UK | 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