March, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hall of Fame sportswriter Dick “Hoops” Weiss believes Rob Dillingham could be a future NBA All-Star.

March 14, 2024 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT New York Daily News columnist Dick Weiss, who is in the National Sportswriters Hall of Fame, likes the talent on coach John Calipari’s team but he really likes freshman guard Rob Dillingham. […]

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Lady Lakers set to host North Laurel tonight

March 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team is set to host North Laurel tonight. The Lady Lakers are coming off back-to-back victories over Somerset and Campbellsville to start the season, while this is the season […]

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Bill that could allow state education funds to go to private or charter schools passes in KY House

March 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

A bill that could allow state education funds to go to private or charter schools passed through the Kentucky House of Representatives yesterday. House Bill 2 would open up the possibility of the state allowing […]

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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer scores 8 goals in win over Taylor County

March 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team picked up a big win over Taylor County Tuesday night by a score of 8-2. Addison Coffey led the Lady Lakers with 4 goals, while Bella […]

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Read Across Russell County is today

March 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

Read Across Russell County is today. The annual event draws hundreds of people to the Russell County Public Library for book giveaways, door prizes, special read aloud sessions, and more. Last year, more than 400 […]

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School board approves science-themed summer camp

March 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a science-themed summer camp that will be taking place at Jamestown Elementary this summer. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News and gave more details about the camp. […]

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Jamestown man indicted in Adair County

March 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was indicted in Adair County last week. An Adair County grand jury indicted Zachary T. Mann of Jamestown last week on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession […]

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Russell Springs City Council set to vote on water and sewer rates at meeting tonight

March 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight, with the council set to hold a second reading and vote on new water and sewer rates. The council had its first reading […]

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Lady Laker offense explodes in home opener victory over Campbellsville

March 13, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team hosted Campbellsville in their home opener last night, picking up a 16-6 victory over the Lady Eagles in 6 innings. The Lady Lakers jumped out to an early […]

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Reed Sheppard’s Defense is Among Elite

March 13, 2024 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Only seven Kentucky players have ever averaged more than two steals per game in a season, including twice by Rajon Rondo — 2.56 as a freshman and 2.03 as a sophomore. Cliff […]

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