The Columbia City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 2, 2026.  The Council had a brief executive session with no action taken.  The Council gave approval of a resolution for adoption of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District’s multi-jurisdictional, multi-hazard mitigation plan for Adair County.  The Council gave [...]

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A tractor-trailer driver is charged with fleeing police after allegedly attempting to hit other vehicles in Barren County. According to the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, Nov. 1 around 1:50 p.m., Barren-Metcalfe 911 began receiving multiple reports of a blue tractor-trailer traveling westbound on Burkesville Road in a reckless manner. Callers reported a vehicle was...

A Burkesville man faces arson and other charges following an investigation by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department.  Nathan Castillo, 44, was arrested Friday and charged with arson 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree and criminal [...] The post Burkesville Man Arrested on Arson, Other Charges first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Kentucky teen is now formally charged in connection with a Glasgow crash that occurred last month. According to an indictment filed in October, 19-year-old Caden French of Burkesville drove a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol on Sept. 26. French currently faces two counts each of first-degree wanton endangerment and third-degree unlawful transaction with a...

STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Caden French of Burkesville faces six counts in Barren Circuit Court in connection with a Sept. 26, 2026, crash in Glasgow...

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred Saturday evening in Burkesville. Emergency responders were dispatched to a residence at 131 South High Street around 7:00 p.m. Saturday. While at [...] The post Possible Arson Under Investigation Following Burkesville House Fire first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service would like to share information about several upcoming Homemaker Bazaars taking place throughout the Lake Cumberland Area.  Six counties will be hosting their annual bazaars in November and December, providing opportunities for residents to come together and celebrate the holiday season.  We would [...] The post Green, Taylor County Homemaker Bazaars Set For Saturday, November 14th and Saturday, November 21st At Each Cooperative

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service would like to share information about several upcoming Homemaker Bazaars taking place throughout the Lake Cumberland Area.  Six counties will be hosting their annual bazaars in November and December, providing opportunities for residents to come together and celebrate the holiday season.  Upcoming Homemaker [...]

A local dessert auction will help make Christmas brighter for children in need and residents of Fair Oaks nursing home in Jamestown. Lake Cumberland Area Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #68 will hold its auction [...] The post F.O.P Dessert Auction to Benefit Shop with a Cop and Fair Oaks Residents first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

The Russell County Lady Lakers are Sixteenth District volleyball champions! Russell County defeated Monroe County three sets to one Tuesday night in Burkesville to claim the district title. The Lady Lakers now advance to the [...] The post Lady Lakers Capture 16th District Volleyball Championship first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.