RCMS Soccer starts season with wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Soccer teams started their respective seasons with victories over Somerset Christian on Tuesday. The girls picked up an 8-0 win. Addison Coffey scored 4 goals and Madison Bennett and Bella Blakey each chipped in two goals for the win.... Read More.

With final boat show of season underway, tourist commission gets to work on next year’s budget

Thursday, February 16 by Derek Aaron

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Executive Director Danielle Wilson is heading to her final boat show of the winter today to champion for tourists to spend their vacation time on Lake Cumberland. Wilson spoke with WJRS […]

Spring forest fire season begins Wednesdsay

Tuesday, February 14 by Derek Aaron

With the spring forest fire season set to begin, the Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban to go into effect, starting Wednesday, February 15th through April 30th. Beginning Wednesday, no burning […]

RCMS Laker Volleyball wins 2/3 in season opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Volleyball team won 2 of 3 against Green County in the season opener on Tuesday. The 6th grade and 8th grade teams each won 2 sets to 0. The 7th grade team fell by a score of... Read More.

Tourist commission in the heart of boat show season

Friday, January 20 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission collected $6,074.34 in transient tax in November of 2022, which is on average for the time of year, according to financial numbers provided by the commission. WJRS NEWS spoke with […]

RCMS Swim & Dive wraps up season with strong showing | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Swim & Dive Team finished up their season on Friday, December 9. RCMS Lakers hosted the 5th Annual Lake Cumberland Middle School Invitational. The Lakers came out victorious on the night with a big win over several strong visiting... Read More.

State police encourage safe driving this holiday season

Monday, December 19 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky State Police announced this week that the state is on track to have fewer fatalities than in 2021 and is currently participating in the ‘Make it Home for the Holidays’ traffic safety enforcement […]

9-day late muzzleloader deer season begins Saturday

Friday, December 9 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky’s late muzzleloader season for whitetail deer begins tomorrow, Saturday, December 10th and runs through Sunday, December 18th. Muzzleloaders, archery and crossbow equipment may be used during this season and all hunters must comply with […]

Late fall shotgun turkey season starts Saturday

Friday, December 2 by Derek Aaron

Local hunters have one final opportunity to harvest wild turkeys with a shotgun this year during the late fall shotgun season, which opens tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 3rd and runs through Friday, Dec. 9th. Officials with […]

Lady Lakers struggle in season opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team struggled in its season opener last night, falling to the Somerset Lady Jumpers by a score of 59-18. The Lady Lakers fell behind early, trailing 26-4 at the end of the first quarter and 38-14 at halftime.... Read More.

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RCMS Soccer starts season with wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

With final boat show of season underway, tourist commission gets to work on next year’s budget

Spring forest fire season begins Wednesdsay

RCMS Laker Volleyball wins 2/3 in season opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tourist commission in the heart of boat show season

RCMS Swim & Dive wraps up season with strong showing | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State police encourage safe driving this holiday season

9-day late muzzleloader deer season begins Saturday

Late fall shotgun turkey season starts Saturday

Lady Lakers struggle in season opener | 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