April, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Chastity Niccole Howard Sharp, age 24, of Liberty

April 29, 2024 Sean Hammond

Chastity Niccole Howard Sharp, age 24, of Liberty, KY passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Liberty, Ky. She was born on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in Danville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

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Kevin’s Kids Concert raises more than $95,000 for local youth

April 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

The 10th Kevin’s Kids Concert was a major success once again this year, with more than $95,000 raised to provide support for Russell County children. Near the conclusion of Saturday night’s concert, which was held […]

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Todd Dean Powell, age 49, of Columbia

April 29, 2024 Sean Hammond

Todd Dean Powell, age 49, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born on Monday, May 06, 1974, in Adair County, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother […]

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Laker Baseball falls in weekend games

April 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team dropped a pair of weekend games on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, the Lakers fell to George Rogers Clark in walk-off fashion in 9 innings as the Cardinals hit a two-out […]

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Lexington man dies in weekend boating accident

April 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

A weekend boating accident on Lake Cumberland claimed the life of a Lexington man. According to reports, 36-year-old Anthony J. Williams of Lexington died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Russell County […]

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Lady Laker Softball falls to Taylor County, defeats Southwestern

April 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team dropped a game at home to Taylor County on Friday and went on the road to defeat Southwestern on Saturday. On Friday, the Lady Lakers were held scoreless for 6 […]

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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer wraps up regular season with win

April 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team wrapped up its regular season with a victory over Wayne County Friday. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Cardinals by a score of 4-0. Addison Coffey […]

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Monticello man dead following fatal accident ; couple arrested for burglarizing his home

April 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Monticello man was killed following a fatal accident on West Highway 92 Saturday night, and a couple was arrested for reportedly burglarizing his home just hours after the accident. Reports are that 59-year-old Lawrence […]

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RCMS Baseball, Softball pick up victories on Friday

April 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams picked up victories on Friday. The Lakers picked up a 10-0 victory over Hart County. The Lady Lakers defeated Casey County, also by a score of […]

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Lawsuit filed in death of Somerset-Pulaski EMT

April 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

A lawsuit has been filed in the death of an EMT with Somerset-Pulaski County EMS. According to court documents, the lawsuit was filed by the family of Chastian Tyler McWhorter, a Clinton County native who […]

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