Jamestown City Council Approves Three Resolutions, Takes No Action After Executive Session

Friday, July 17 by WJRS Staff

The Jamestown City Council approved three resolutions and met in executive session during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. The first resolution renews a recently expired grant application to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. If approved, […]

Maynard takes the stand in final day of testimony in murder trial

Friday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

Lee Maynard took the stand and was questioned yesterday as part of the ongoing murder trial in which Lee Maynard is accused of murder in the shooting death of his half-brother, Charles Maynard. Lee was […]

Laker Baseball falls to Corbin, takes on Clinton County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team fell to Corbin on Friday by a score of 9-6. Ben Kemp finished the game with 3 hits and 2 runs batted in. Walker Stephens finished with 2 hits and a run batted in. Alden Brumley and Tanner Stringer each... Read More.

Read Across Russell County takes place this evening at RCPL

Tuesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

Read Across Russell County is today. The annual event draws hundreds of people to the Russell County Public Library for book giveaways, door prizes, Read with A Laker, and more. In years past, the event […]

RCMS Wrestling takes second place in weekend competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Wrestling team took second place in the middle school Laker Duals over the weekend. The Lakers defeated Adair County, Northern Pulaski, and Wayne County, and was defeated by McCreary County.

Aaron Harrison believes UK has what it takes to make a postseason run this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Aaron Harrison played in 79 games in his two seasons at Kentucky. The Cats lost to Connecticut in the 2014 national championship game and were 38-0 when they lost to Wisconsin in the 2015 national semifinals. He had 979 points, 218... Read More.

Russell County takes on Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be on the road tonight, taking on Metcalfe County in a district doubleheader. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Hornets is set for 6 p.m. at Metcalfe County High School with the Lakers... Read More.

Community blood drive takes place today

Thursday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County community blood drive takes place today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Every donor will receive a limited-edition long-sleeve […]

Laker Band takes 3rd place at state

Monday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band finished 3rd place at state finals over the weekend. Murray High School took home the Class AAA championship, and Taylor County finished as runner-up. Adair County finished 4th, LaRue County finished 5th, […]

Lady Laker Volleyball takes on Monroe County in district tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will take on Monroe County in 16th District Tournament action tonight. The Lady Lakers will take on the host Lady Falcons beginning at 5:30 this evening. The 4-seed Monroe County defeated the 5-seed Cumberland County yesterday in... Read More.

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Jamestown City Council Approves Three Resolutions, Takes No Action After Executive Session

Maynard takes the stand in final day of testimony in murder trial

Laker Baseball falls to Corbin, takes on Clinton County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Read Across Russell County takes place this evening at RCPL

RCMS Wrestling takes second place in weekend competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Aaron Harrison believes UK has what it takes to make a postseason run this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County takes on Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Community blood drive takes place today

Laker Band takes 3rd place at state

Lady Laker Volleyball takes on Monroe County in district tournament tonight | 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