Two Arrested Following Reported Hit-and-Run on Wayne Road

Monday, October 19 by WJRS Staff

Two people were arrested following a traffic stop in Russell County just before midnight Monday. Russell County Deputy Sheriff Stone Bolin stopped the vehicle following a report of a hit-and-run on Wayne Road. The driver, […]

Ronnie Wayne Loy, 77, of Jamestown

Wednesday, October 14 by WJRS Staff

Ronnie Wayne Loy, 77, of Jamestown, died Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Born at home in Jamestown, on October 24, 1948, he was a son of the […]

Lady Laker Volleyball Teams Face Somerset Christian and Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 24 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker volleyball teams played back-to-back matches Monday and Tuesday, with the freshmen winning both of their contests. At Laker Gym on Monday, September 21st, the freshmen and junior varsity teams each defeated Somerset Christian School in straight sets, two to... Read More.

Tennessee Murder Suspect Captured in Wayne County

Friday, September 18 by WJRS Staff

A summer-long search for a Tennessee murder suspect ended Thursday morning in Wayne County. Jesse Wayne Phillips, 38, was taken into custody during a joint operation involving local, state and federal law enforcement officers at […]

Lakers Lose to Wayne County 2-1 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 16 by WJRS Staff

The Laker boys soccer team traveled to Wayne County on Tuesday. Wayne scored early in the game, but the Lakers fought back and managed to even up the score in the 37th minute with Sebastian Betts-Jimenez crossing the ball to Kelvin Cordova. Ultimately, the... Read More.

Wayne Curry, 76, of Somerset

Monday, August 31 by WJRS Staff

Wayne Curry, 76, of Somerset, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Jean Waddle Cancer Center. Survivors include: Wife — Rita Anderson Curry Three sons — Mark Curry, Kyle Anderson Curry and Wesley Brown. Funeral services […]

GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Lakers Shut Out Wayne County, 3–0 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 28 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team shut out the Wayne County Lady Cardinals, 3–0. Addison Coffey led the Russell County offense with two goals and one assist. Madison Bennett added one goal and one assist. Goalkeeper Bella Blakey recorded two saves to preserve... Read More.

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Two Arrested Following Reported Hit-and-Run on Wayne Road

Ronnie Wayne Loy, 77, of Jamestown

Lady Laker Volleyball Teams Face Somerset Christian and Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tennessee Murder Suspect Captured in Wayne County

Lakers Lose to Wayne County 2-1 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wayne Curry, 76, of Somerset

GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Lakers Shut Out Wayne County, 3–0 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Wayne County High School Site Set for Major Transformation

Firefighters Evacuate Wayne County Care Home Following Gas Leak

SCC Announces New Endowed Scholarship for Wayne County Students

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Obituaries

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