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Russell County’s youngest baseball stars are set to take the field this week as the 2026 West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Tournament gets underway. Six Russell County Laker All-Star teams will compete at multiple tournament [...] The post Laker Nation Heads to State: Six Russell County All-Star Teams Open Tournament Play first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Doris Jean Wilson, formerly of Louisville, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at her residence in Russell Springs.  She was 80 years of age. Born July 7, 1945, in Jefferson County, she was a daughter of the [...] The post Doris Jean Wilson, 80, of Russell Springs first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Russell County Hospital has received the Rural Stroke Silver Award American Heart Association “Get with the Guidelines” achievement award for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and [...] The post Russell County Hospital Receives Rural Stroke Silver Award first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton received a special surprise during Saturday evening’s Lakefest celebration in downtown Jamestown. City employees who have helped organize the annual event through the years had decided to declare Hinton a “Hometown Hero” in [...] The post Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton Honored with Hometown Hero Award first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A community blood drive this week at Russell County Hospital will help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients locally and across the region. The Kentucky Blood Center will host the drive Wednesday, July 8, [...] The post Community Blood Drive Wednesday Morning at Russell County Hospital first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

UK’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for Russell County, Jonathan Oakes, says the recent stretch of extreme heat has created challenges for farmers and home gardeners across Russell County. Oakes says there are several steps [...] The post UK Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes Offers Heat Safety Tips for Farmers and Gardeners first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A tragic Fourth of July accident has claimed the life of a four-year-old Pulaski County child. According to the Somerset Police Department and the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, four-year-old Rhett Luttrell died Saturday night after [...] The post Tragic Fireworks Accident Claims Life of 4-Year-Old in Pulaski County first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Barbara (Hadley) Powell, age 68, of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, July 05 2026 at T.J. Health Care . She was born on Saturday, July 27 1957, in Jamestown, Ky. She was the daughter of: [...] The post Barbara (Hadley) Powell, 68, of Jamestown first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

One person was killed and another seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon in Casey County. Casey County Coroner Mike Brown told WJRS NEWS that 69-year-old Ronnie D. Lee of Liberty died at the scene of [...] The post Liberty Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Sunday first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Jamestown’s annual Lakefest celebration once again brought thousands of visitors to downtown over the Independence Day weekend, but this year’s event also included special recognition for community leaders who have helped shape the city through [...] The post Former Jamestown Mayors Honored During Lakefest first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.