August 21, 2026
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

 

  • Home
  • WJRS News
  • Obituaries
  • Local Sports
  • Listen Live
  • Advertising
  • Community
    • Submit A Community Event
    • Community Links
    • Community Features
  • Podcasts
  • About
    • Laker Country Staff
    • Contest Rules
    • Contact Us
    • Public Inspection File
    • FCC Applications
  • Newsletter
WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ August 20, 2026 ] Lakers Shut Out Warren East, 3-0 Local Sports
  • [ August 20, 2026 ] Albany Man Faces Strangulation, Felony Assault Charges WJRS News
  • [ August 20, 2026 ] New Rescue Tools to Strengthen Jamestown Fire Department’s Emergency Response Coming Soon WJRS News
  • [ August 20, 2026 ] Lakers Earn 20-Stroke Victory Over Barren County Local Sports
  • [ August 20, 2026 ] Bobby Ray Kerr, 83, of Russell County Obituaries
Home2022February

Month: February 2022

WJRS News

Homelessness in Russell County Schools drops 28 percent

February 24, 2022 Zac Oakes

In the most recent school report cards released last fall for the 2020-2021 school year, Russell County Schools experienced a 28 percent decrease in student homelessness. For the 2019-2020 school year, it was reported that […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

A true warrior: Local teen Mason Hargrove tackles cancer diagnosis

February 24, 2022 Zac Oakes

Thirteen-year-old Mason Hargrove is like a lot of boys his age. He plays sports and likes to spend time with his friends and younger siblings. He’s a 7th grader who suits up at wide receiver […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Local governments renewing interlocal homelessness agreement

February 24, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs, Jamestown and county governments are working on renewing an interlocal agreement started last year aimed at addressing homelessness in Russell County. The agreement provides for a total of $4,500 split evenly between the […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Legislation aims to shore up statewide nursing shortage

February 24, 2022 Derek Aaron

Kentucky continues to battle a nursing shortage that is impacting healthcare facilities around the state but there is a possible solution to that shortage on the horizon. Keith West files this report from Frankfort for […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Local business developer sees bright future for Russell Springs

February 24, 2022 Zac Oakes

Local business developer Brad Vaughn sees a bright future for the city of Russell Springs. Vaughn, a resident of Liberty, has begun investing in multiple business ventures in Russell County, including car washes, Laker Laundry, […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

KY House approves bipartisan peace officer certification reform bill

February 24, 2022 Derek Aaron

A bill moving through the Kentucky General Assembly would prohibit anyone convicted of a misdemeanor sexual offense from becoming or remaining a peace officer in the state. The Kentucky House of Representatives unanimously approved House […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Community blood drive is today

February 24, 2022 Derek Aaron

The need for blood is greater than ever and local patients need blood for a variety of reasons including cancer treatments, premature births, car accidents, diseases, surgeries and more. The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

US Dept. of Education awards $1.07 million grant for students at SCC

February 23, 2022 Derek Aaron

The United States Department of Education has awarded Somerset Community College a Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development grant for $1,070,000 over three years. The purpose of the RPED grant program is to improve rates of […]

Tweet
Share
Local Sports

Opinion: Proposed KHSAA transfer rule is a tricky situation

February 23, 2022 Zac Oakes

In a world where people want to view everything as black and white, the truth of the matter is that most issues/topics have a lot of gray area. And the proposed KHSAA transfer rule is […]

Tweet
Share
WJRS News

Russell Springs woman airlifted after collision in Adair County

February 23, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was airlifted from the scene of a rollover collision in the Millerfield community of Adair County Monday evening, according to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office. Reports are that Brandon Mathis, age […]

Tweet
Share

Posts pagination

« 1 2 3 4 … 24 »

current radar

NWS LMK Radar

Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

Subscribe to Our E-Newsletter

Sign up to receive our free daily recap of local news, sports, obituaries, and weather. (*=required field)
ABOUT US

LakerCountry.com is a service of WJRS Radio, a division of Lake Cumberland Broadcasters, LLC
2804 South Highway 127, Russell Springs, KY 42642 | (270) 343-4444 | Email

Legal Stuff
Copyright © Lake Cumberland Broadcasters, LLC. All rights reserved.
Web Development by World Wide Web Worx