RCMS Softball shuts out Wayne County, goes 1-2-1 in tournament on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team shut out Wayne County on Friday, winning 12-0. Lillian Davis pitched a 3-inning shutout, giving up just 1 hit and striking out 7 batters. Hallie Knight finished the game with 2 hits and 2 runs... Read More.

Several reports of storm damage in Wayne County

Monday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

There were several reports of storm damage in neighboring Wayne County early this morning, as severe weather made its way through the area. Wayne County Emergency Management reported a possible tornado in the Twin Oaks […]

Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties searching for burglary suspect

Monday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties are searching for a burglary suspect who broke into a gas station and attempted break-ins at other locations. Authorities say a man broke into the Cumberland Green Valero Convenience […]

Wayne H. Skipper, 85, of Jamestown

Thursday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Wayne H. Skipper, 85, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, February 28th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Wayne was born in Clanton, AL on November 21, 1940, a son of the late Elsie (Traywick) […]

Laker Bowling sweeps Wayne County on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling Team hosted the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie's Fun Center in Glasgow for Senior night last night. Seniors Aydan Andrew, Emilee Coffey, and Phillip Muthler were recognized before the match. The Lakers swept the Cardinals, winning the match 7 games to... Read More.

Cody Wayne Downey, age 29, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

Cody Wayne Downey, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was 29 years of age. Born December 18, 1996, in Somerset, he was a […]

Lady Lakers win close one over Wayne County; Lakers host Campbellsville tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team won a close one over Wayne County at home last night by a score of 49-46. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 16 points, followed by McKenna Ccamaque with 15 and Addy Abrell with 13 points. The Lady Lakers... Read More.

Lady Lakers finish as runner-up in 2A sectional; host Wayne County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers finished as runner-up in the 2A sectional over the weekend. The Lady Lakers defeated Lincoln County 59-57 on Friday night. Addy Abrell led Russell County with 18 points. Aniyah Coffey scored 12 points and Carigann Carpenter scored 11. Natalie... Read More.

William Wayne “Fatboy” Crockett, age 75, of Columbia

Friday, December 26 by Sean Hammond

William Wayne “Fatboy” Crockett, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at T.J. Health Columbia. He was 75 years of age. Born on August 18, 1950, in Jamestown, he was a son of […]

Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling team took on the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie's Fun Center in Glasgow on Tuesday. The Lakers swept the Cardinals in all 4 regular games and both Baker Games to take total pin fall and defeat the Cardinals 7 games to... Read More.

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RCMS Softball shuts out Wayne County, goes 1-2-1 in tournament on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Several reports of storm damage in Wayne County

Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties searching for burglary suspect

Wayne H. Skipper, 85, of Jamestown

Laker Bowling sweeps Wayne County on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Cody Wayne Downey, age 29, of Russell Springs

Lady Lakers win close one over Wayne County; Lakers host Campbellsville tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers finish as runner-up in 2A sectional; host Wayne County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

William Wayne “Fatboy” Crockett, age 75, of Columbia

Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County | 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