April, 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Late errors, missed opportunities doom Lady Lakers

April 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lady Lakers gave up two critical runs in the top of the seventh inning on errors and left the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh as Russell County fell to Metcalfe County […]

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Jamestown woman arrested on drug charges following traffic stop

April 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested by Russell Springs Police on Tuesday on drug charges following a traffic stop. Denishia Brown, age 29, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating […]

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Six new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

April 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.17%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 417 deaths resulting in a 1.91% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

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30 indicted by grand jury

April 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

Thirty people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury this week. Those indicted are listed below. David S. Meyer, 53, of Dunnville – Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and for being a […]

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Lindsey Wilson Football to play in national semifinals Saturday

April 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, Ky. — For the first time in the program’s history, the Lindsey Wilson football team will host a national semifinal game, NAIA officials announced this afternoon. Third-seeded Lindsey Wilson (9-0) welcomes fourth-seeded Keiser (Fla.) to […]

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This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week

April 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – It’s a sure sign of spring. The pinks, whites, greens and purples of flowering trees and shrubs along Kentucky’s roadways will increasingly be complemented by the bright orange and yellow barrels, cones […]

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Rand Paul coming to Columbia next week

April 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

U.S. Senator Rand Paul will be in Columbia next week to provide an update on the latest happenings in Washington D.C. Paul will be at the Jim Blair Center in Columbia next Tuesday, May 4, […]

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Madison Lilley Has Always Talked about UK Volleyball National Championship

April 27, 2021 WJRS Staff

Winning a national championship was something coach Craig Skinner thought he could do at Kentucky but also knew it was easier said than done. However, Kentucky went through five NCAA Tournament wins dropping only two […]

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Issac Roy’s big night propels Lakers to victory over Indians

April 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers jumped out to an early 11-3 lead over Adair County Monday, finishing the night with a 16-7 win. Russell County senior Issac Roy had a big night at the plate, driving […]

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Lakers JV team wins on the road at Adair County

April 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers JV baseball team picked up an 11-3 victory on the road at Adair County Monday night. Camden Carpenter picked up the win on the mound for the Lakers, pitching three innings […]

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