January, 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Boys Bowling opens season against Taylor County

January 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Mighty Laker Bowling team opened its season at home on Saturday, hosting the Taylor Co Cardinals. The Laker Boys defeated Taylor County 7 games to 0. High scores for the boys were Zack Kean […]

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20 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

January 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.63%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 316 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Jamestown man arrested Tuesday night

January 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested Tuesday night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Ronald Langbauer, 51, is charged with assault fourth degree domestic violence. Langbauer was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center at 7:23 […]

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Orvis “O.R” Wheat, age 86, of Jamestown

January 26, 2021 WJRS Staff

Orvis Ray, better known as O. R. Wheat, age 86, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, January 25th at his residence. . Orvis was born in Jamestown, Ky on December 25, […]

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School Board gives vote of confidence to Superintendent Ford

January 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is under contract with the school district until June 30, but the school board took a crucial step toward keeping Ford in his position as superintendent at Monday’s meeting […]

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Defensive Line Looks To Be Strong for Cats in 2021

January 26, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Defensive lineman Justin Rogers was the highest rated recruit coach Mark Stoops has signed at Kentucky and one of the nation’s best defensive linemen in the 2020 recruiting class. Kentucky also signed […]

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Lady Lakers Travel To Danville, Boys At Home Against Somerset Christian

January 26, 2021 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys will both be in action Tuesday night. The Lady Lakers, coming off a disappointing loss on Friday night at Casey County, will travel to Danville to take […]

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Sunshine Today, Snow Chances for Tomorrow

January 26, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Tuesday morning, everyone. It was certainly a wet and stormy Monday in the region. We had numerous reports of hail in the area and I actually want to show you a picture of a […]

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KSP Post 15 welcomes three new troopers

January 25, 2021 Zac Oakes

Three new troopers will join Kentucky State Police Post 15. Austin Mattingly, Bloomfield, Ky. Brandon Poole, Burkesville, Ky. Jacob Smith, Liberty, Ky. The troopers were part of Class 100 which awarded diplomas to 45 new […]

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RCMS Basketball defeated by Casey County

January 25, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County 7th and 8th grade basketball teams fell short against Casey County Monday night. 7th graders lost 49-37 and eighth graders lost 54-50 in overtime.

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