Former Sacred Heart star Josie Gilvin adds a long, athletic player for coach Kenny Brooks’ team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sacred Heart coach Donna Moir wants Kentucky fans to understand just how special she thinks Josie Gilvin, who won two state tourney titles and was state tourney MVP in 2021, is now that she has transferred to UK after spending three... Read More.

Lamont Butler appreciated having a chance to meet former UK star guard Eric Bledsoe this summer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 11 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught When former UK stars formed La Familia to play in The Basketball Tournament earlier this summer, UK guard Lamont Butler admitted he had patterned his game a bit after Eric Bledsoe, a player on John Calipari’s first Kentucky team. “I know... Read More.

Arts council planning Star Theater Marquee project

Tuesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Arts Council is planning a project that will provide a facelift to the marquee on the historic Star Theater on Main Street in Russell Springs. The Arts Council received a $5,000 grant […]

Vehicle drives through Five Star gas station

Tuesday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

First responders were called out to Five Star gas station at around 9:40 last night after a vehicle drove into the gas station. No injuries were reported from the incident. Officers from the Russell Springs […]

Star Theater featured in KY Tourism’s top historic theaters

Thursday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Tourism recently put out a list of the 12 most fascinating historic theaters in Kentucky and one of the featured theaters was the Star Theater in Russell Springs. The list notes the theater’s history […]

Two injured in collision near Five Star gas station

Monday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

Two people were injured in a two-car collision near Five Star gas station Sunday evening. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred just after 6 p.m. near the entrance to the gas station. It’s […]

Taylor County Football Star All About Football (and Geese Hunting), not NIL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 13 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Creativity can pay off in a big way for college athletes now through name, image and likeness but that never occurred to Taylor County junior offensive lineman Hayes Johnson recently when he made a phone call to Kentucky Sports Radio. Johnson... Read More.

Russell County 10U All Star Baseball seeing early success in state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 10U All Star Baseball team is seeing some early success in the West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Tournament. The team picked up a 9-8 walk-off win over Breckenridge County in their first game on Wednesday. Russell County will take on Barren... Read More.

Karter Knox, Younger Brother of Former UK Star Kevin Knox, Being Sought by UK and UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Five -star sophomore shooting guard Karter Knox of Tampa is already on the recruiting radar of both Kentucky coach John Calipari and Louisville coach Kenny Payne.However, that’s not a big surprise since his older brother, Kevin, played at Kentucky and was... Read More.

The Nutcracker at the Star Theater begins tonight

Thursday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

Tonight is the opening night of The Nutcracker at the Star Theater. The show is presented by The Dance Shoppe. The Dance Shoppe will be putting on the show throughout the weekend, beginning tonight with […]

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Former Sacred Heart star Josie Gilvin adds a long, athletic player for coach Kenny Brooks’ team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lamont Butler appreciated having a chance to meet former UK star guard Eric Bledsoe this summer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Arts council planning Star Theater Marquee project

Vehicle drives through Five Star gas station

Star Theater featured in KY Tourism’s top historic theaters

Two injured in collision near Five Star gas station

Taylor County Football Star All About Football (and Geese Hunting), not NIL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 10U All Star Baseball seeing early success in state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Karter Knox, Younger Brother of Former UK Star Kevin Knox, Being Sought by UK and UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

The Nutcracker at the Star Theater begins tonight

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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