Poker Run weekend is upon us
The 2022 Lake Cumberland Poker Run is this weekend and local marinas are gearing up for the crowds expected to take to the water during this much anticipated annual event. The Poker Run, headquartered at […]
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Bluegrass Festival returns this weekend
The Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival returns this weekend to the Eli community. The 18th annual festival will take place Friday and Saturday at the KOA campground. Each year, the festival brings a variety of local, […]
Laker, Lady Laker Golf in competition over the weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Both the Laker and Lady Laker golf teams were in action over the weekend. The Laker golf team was on the road at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in the LaRue County Invitational on Saturday. The Lakers finished the day with a team... Read More.
Two week ‘dead period’ for school athletics ends this weekend
The KHSAA mandated two-week “dead period” for Russell County athletics and coaches comes to an end this weekend. Beginning back on June 25 and running through this Saturday, July 9th, the Kentucky High School Athletic […]
Wilson says Russell County tourism strong over Independence Day weekend
Independence Day is typically a popular holiday for visitors to vacation to Lake Cumberland, and Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said this past weekend was no exception. Wilson said the annual Lakefest in Jamestown, […]
Weekend crash in Jamestown injures 2
Two women were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Sunday night in Jamestown, according to Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns. A 2021 Kia being driven by Summer Hart, age 43, of Russell Springs turned in […]
Ohio man drowns in Lake Cumberland over the weekend
An Ohio man drowned in Lake Cumberland over the weekend, according to Jamestown Fire and Rescue. Fire Chief Jeff Landers told WJRS News a 58-year-old Ohio man, whose identity was later confirmed as Gary “Todd” […]
Help prevent impaired driving crashes this holiday weekend
As Kentuckians celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind drivers that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” Unfortunately, the holiday weekend can create dangerous […]
Shepherdsville man arrested locally over the weekend
A Shepherdsville man was arrested locally over the weekend by Kentucky State Police. 40-year-old Michael Miller was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle […]
Lake Cumberland Thunder Run happening this weekend
One of Lake Cumberland’s larger recurring powerboat events happens this weekend as the Lake Cumberland Thunder Run is set to take place with powerboats from across the southeast expected to participate. The late run spring […]