September, 2023 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board approves assistant for growing English Language Learner program

September 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved another instructional assistant for the school district’s growing English Language Learner program. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the need for the program.

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Lady Laker Volleyball defeats ACS, hosts Cumberland County tonight in district match

September 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team went on the road and defeated Allen County Scottsville last night by a score of 2-0. The Lady Lakers took the first set 25-18 and the second set 25-10 to […]

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Lady Laker Soccer falls on the road at Green County

September 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team fell on the road at Green County yesterday by a score of 6-2. Adriana Thomas and Samantha Hernandez each scored a goal for the Lakers and Madison Weisbrodt finished with […]

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RCHS Band members perform at UK Football game

September 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

Seven members of the Russell County Laker Marching Band performed with the University of Kentucky Marching band at last Saturday’s UK Football home opener. Band members Hayden Richardson, Dante Eads, Karli Shields, Ashton Keen, Mason […]

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RCMS Lady Laker Basketball takes 2 of 3 over Casey, Football falls to McCreary Central

September 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

In middle school sports action, the Lady Laker Basketball team won 2 of 3 games over Casey County last night. The 8th grade team won by just a single point, coming out on top 31-30. […]

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SKRECC CEO/President steps down

September 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC CEO and President Ken Simmons has announced his resignation. Simmons’ resignation will be effective next Friday, Sept. 15. Simmons has served in the role since 2020 and will be moving to take […]

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Post 15 to conduct checkpoints in Russell, surrounding counties

September 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for […]

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Fiscal court to meet this morning

September 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special-called meeting this morning. The agenda includes a Kentucky Office of Homeland Security grant and a memorandum of agreement for the Jamestown School Resource Officer, among other […]

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Larry G. Kinnett, age 75, of Russell Springs

September 5, 2023 WJRS Staff

Larry Gayle Kinnett, age 75, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset ,Ky. He was born on February 3, 1948 to the late Lucian and Jenny […]

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Grand jury hands down indictments

September 5, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury recently handed down indictments against 9 individuals. Those indicted included the following individuals. Timothy Bryant, age 41 of Russell Springs, charged with burglary first degree, assault second degree, strangulation first […]

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