January, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Academic Team finishes 2nd in district competition

January 30, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Academic Team finished 2nd in district competition last week. The Russell County Quick Recall Team placed 2nd and will advance to regional competition. Several team members had strong individual finishes […]

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RCMS Cheerleaders win conference championship

January 30, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Cheer team brought home a conference championship over the weekend. The middle school team took home the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Large Division championship in a competition at […]

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SKRECC announces new CEO

January 30, 2024 Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC has a new CEO. Kevin Newton has been named the new executive of the local electric cooperative. Newton has been with South Kentucky RECC for nearly 30 years, serving in a variety […]

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Somerset man accused of falsely reporting stabbing incident

January 30, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was arrested after falsely reporting a stabbing incident according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at around 4 p.m. when deputies were called to Lake Cumberland Regional […]

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Pauletta Ballenger Stoyell, 75, Formerly of Jamestown

January 29, 2024 Sean Hammond

Pauletta Ballenger Stoyell, 75, of Shepherdsville, KY, formerly of Jamestown passed away Friday, January 26th, at Nortons Women and Childrens Hospital, Louisville, KY. Pauletta was born in Jamestown, KY on May 23, 1948, a daughter […]

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Janice Kay Bell Vine, 75, of Jamestown

January 29, 2024 Sean Hammond

Janice Kay Bell Vine, 75, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, January 27th, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home. Janice was born in Jamestown, KY on March 20, 1948, a daughter of the late Lucille (Brown) and […]

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Margaret Rose Clay Mullins, 96, of Jamestown

January 29, 2024 Sean Hammond

Margaret Rose Clay Mullins, 96, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, January 24th, at her home. Margaret was born in Whitesburg, KY on January 31, 1927, a daughter of the late Thersa (Crase) and James Marion […]

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Ackerman named new Clinton County Schools Superintendent

January 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Principal Wayne Ackerman has accepted a new position. Ackerman will take over as the Superintendent of Clinton County Schools. Ackerman has previously served as principal at two schools in Russell County, […]

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RCHS Bowling finishes 6th at regional competition

January 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bowling team finished 6th in regional competition last week. The bowling team competed as a co-ed team in the boys competition on Friday as the 8-seed, knocking off 9-seed Bardstown […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers to host Metcalfe in district doubleheader tomorrow

January 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be at home tomorrow, hosting Metcalfe County in a district doubleheader at Laker Gym tomorrow. The Lady Lakers will take on the Lady Hornets beginning at 6 […]

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