August, 2023 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCPL hosting unique art exhibit

August 10, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library is hosting a unique art exhibit through the entire month of August. WJRS News spoke with Library Director Lindsey Westerfield to get all the details about the new exhibit.

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Mavis Marlene Cooper, age 85, of Russell Springs

August 9, 2023 WJRS Staff

Mavis Marlene Cooper, of the Damron Creek Community of Russell County, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home. She was 85 years of age. Ms. Mavis was born November 23, […]

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Laker Soccer wins season opener over Barren County

August 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker soccer team faced off against the Barren County Trojans at home for the season opener, coming away with a 3-2 victory. The Lakers spent most of the first half attacking a […]

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Lady Laker Soccer picks up road win in season opener

August 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team picked up a big road win in its season opener yesterday. The Lady Lakers went on the road to Glasgow, picking up a 5-0 victory. Madison Weisbrodt and Adriana Thomas […]

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Local gas prices on par or lower than neighboring counties

August 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are on par with many neighboring counties, while some other neighboring counties have noticeably higher prices. The average price of gas in Russell County sits at $3.40, according to AAA. That’s on […]

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Wolford speaks about school transportation as new year draws close

August 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

With another school year approaching, Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford spoke to WJRS about transporting students to and from school. Wolford detailed how many miles Russell County Schools buses drive in a day. […]

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Students return to school next week, elementary school open houses tomorrow

August 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County students will return to the classroom one week from today. The first day of school in Russell County is scheduled for next Wednesday, Aug. 16. Open houses for the elementary schools are scheduled […]

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Wolf Creek Hatchery honored for environmental education

August 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery was recently honored for its work in environmental education. The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education awarded the hatchery with one of its 2023 Excellence in Environmental Education Awards. Wolf Creek […]

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RCMS girls basketball struggles in opener against Southern

August 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls Basketball teams struggled in their opener against Southern Middle School. Southern swept the Lady Lakers, with Russell County’s 6th grade team falling 39-22, 7th grade falling 40-28, and 8th […]

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Trautman, Lady Laker Golf team shines at 2A qualifier

August 9, 2023 Zac Oakes

Yesterday, the Lady Laker Golf team competed in the 2A state qualifier in Campbellsville. The team shot a score of 377, which was the top score in the Section 4 qualifying group and clinched a […]

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