January, 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Landon Young Believes UK’s Big Blue Wall in Good Shape for 2021 Without Him and Drake Jackson

January 19, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky offensive tackle Landon Young spent five productive years playing for the hometown Wildcats and is now in Arizona training for what he hopes will soon be a professional football career. The […]

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Next Rainmaker Arrives Late Wednesday Night Into Thursday

January 19, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good morning and happy Tuesday everyone. Monday turned out to be a pretty nice day although it was quite chilly outside. We are going to start today with the chance for a few sprinkles along […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

January 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested late Monday night on drug and traffic charges. Joshua Holt, 27, of Russell Springs, was arrested by the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession […]

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Lakers senior Scott Hamm joins 1,000 point club

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Lakers senior Scott Hamm joined the 1,000 point club at Russell County High School on Monday night. Hamm is averaging 13 points per game for the Lakers this season, and led the Lakers […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers win district matchups at Cumberland County

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers swept Cumberland County Monday night, bringing home huge district wins for both squads. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Panthers 45-34 and now sit at 4-2 on the […]

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RCMS 7th graders defeat Green County

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 7th Grade Boys Basketball team defeated Green County 50-25 Monday night at home. The 8th grade team fell just short, losing by a score of 39-38 to Green County.

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Nine new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.64%. Deaths: We are sad to report 4 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 299 deaths resulting in a 1.82% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Russell County Hospital CEO provides update on COVID-19 vaccines

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

Patrick Branco, CEO at Russell County Hospital states “we have been receiving a significant number of questions, requests and demands for information on when vaccines will be available to members of our community”. In answer […]

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Lady Lakers Win, Boys Lose over the Weekend; Both at Cumberland County Tonight

January 18, 2021 WJRS Staff

In high school basketball action over the weekend, in a couple of games heard on Laker Country 1049 WJRS, the boys were at home against Pulaski on Friday night and the girls went on the […]

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Kentucky Basketball Chases Shaedon Sharpe from Arizona

January 18, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT If you ask Dream City Christian (Ariz.) coach Kyle Weaver just how good 6-5, 195-pound junior guard Shaedon Sharpe is he has a quick answer. “He is just a phenomenal player. He’s […]

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