May, 2023 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Commit Cutter Boley Has It Together On and Off the Field

May 21, 2023 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Lexington Christian Academy junior Cutter Boley is a gifted quarterback, one of the best in the nation according to every recruiting service and the bevy of major college coaches that recruited him. […]

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Audrey Spivey, age 82, of Russell Springs

May 21, 2023 WJRS Staff

Audrey Mae Davis Spivey, age 82 of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Friday, May 19, 2023 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on October 8, 1940 the daughter of the late John R. and Christine […]

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Debbie Stephens, age 66, of Jamestown

May 20, 2023 WJRS Staff

Debbie Stephens, of Jamestown, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Baptist Health Lexington. She was 66 years of age. Born at home on October 2, 1956, in Creelsboro, she was the youngest of […]

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Jamestown looking at possibly allowing ATVs on city streets

May 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is looking at possibly allowing ATVs to be operated on city streets. Mayor Regena Hinton said nothing is definite, but the city is examining what that would look like.

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Rexroat named 16th District Coach of the Year

May 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Baseball Coach David Rexroat was named 16th District Coach of the Year. Rexroat was presented the award after the Lakers defeated Clinton County in the 16th District Championship Thursday night. Rexroat is […]

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Somerset man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

May 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Somerset man entered a guilty plea to charges of possession of child pornography. James Joseph Stagg, age 43, is facing 35 counts of possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by minor under 12 and […]

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RCHS graduation scheduled for Friday

May 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Class of 2023 is scheduled to walk across the stage on Friday. Graduation at Russell County High School will take place at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Project […]

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Spring squirrel season begins today

May 20, 2023 Derek Aaron

A favorite past time for Kentucky outdoorsmen and women, spring squirrel season, begins today and runs through June 16th, according to state wildlife officials. The daily limit is six while the possession limit is 12 […]

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Local students named to Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College

May 19, 2023 Derek Aaron

Several Russell County students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Spring 2023 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List were: Chloe Bradley Ashley Miller Juliah Bault Auburn Butler Gage […]

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Lakers claim 6th consecutive district title

May 19, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team is once again champions of the 16th District. With a 3-1 win over the Clinton County Bulldogs last night, the Lakers claimed their 6th consecutive district title and 15th […]

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