April, 2022 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

U.S. 127 realignment project hits a snag

April 25, 2022 Derek Aaron

WJRS NEWS has learned that the ongoing U.S. 127 realignment has hit a snag, of sorts, as a lone bid for bridge construction over the Cumberland River was recently rejected by the state. The bid […]

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KY 61 to be reduced to one lane in Adair County beginning today

April 25, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset is reminding drivers that beginning today, Monday, April 25, KY 61 in neighboring Adair County will be reduced to one lane at the Russell Creek bridge […]

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Anna Rupp Commits to UK Track and Field

April 24, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTImagine growing up in Lexington with the last name of Rupp. In a state that loves basketball, that’s a name almost any fan regardless of age would recognize because of the legendary coaching […]

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Joyce Hawkins Back, age 63, of Campbellsville

April 22, 2022 Sean Hammond

Joyce Hawkins Back, of Campbellsville, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was 63 years of age. Joyce was born October 27, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the […]

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Festival to take place in Jamestown in less than a month

April 22, 2022 Zac Oakes

A new festival will take place in Jamestown in less than a month. Lake, Rattle, and Roll, a festival organized by local resident Jeff Recker and other community members, will take place May 21 in […]

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School district unveils new website, mobile app

April 22, 2022 Zac Oakes

Keeping up with Russell County Schools online has been made easier by a new website and mobile app. Chris Godby, the district’s digital learning coach, unveiled the new website and app to the board of […]

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RCMS Softball scores 18 runs in shutout win

April 22, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team scored 18 runs, including 13 in the 4th inning, to come away with an 18-0 win over Campbellsville on Thursday. In the pitcher’s circle, Brylie Jo Hardwick gave […]

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Luttrell’s shutout propels Lakers to district win

April 22, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team picked up a district win on the road at Clinton County Thursday night, thanks to a masterful performance from senior Cody Luttrell on the mound. Luttrell went the distance, […]

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RCMS girls soccer defeats Meece Middle

April 22, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls soccer team defeated Meece Middle School on Thursday by a score of 3-2. Three different Lady Lakers scored a goal in the game with Adriana Thomas, Madison Weisbrodt, and […]

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Beshear looking at executive options for medical marijuana

April 22, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky General Assembly declined to take action on the issue of medical marijuana during the last legislative session, but Gov. Andy Beshear is looking at the possibility of taking executive action on the issue. […]

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