April, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Clifton Alan Wilson, age 81, of Nancy

April 23, 2024 Sean Hammond

Clifton Alan Wilson, age 81, of Nancy, KY passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Jean Waddle Care Center Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on Monday, November 30, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He […]

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YahooSports Draft Analyst Krysten Peek Said it Was No surprise to see Reed Sheppard Pursue His Dream of Playing in the NBA

April 23, 2024 Sean Hammond

By LARRY VAUGHT YahooSports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek has Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard going No. 6 in the NBA draft to Toronto and teammate Rob Dillingham going No. 7 to Memphis Many Kentucky fans […]

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Lakers defeat Adair at home

April 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team defeated Adair County at home last night, coming out on top by a score of 6-2. Jack Shearer led the Laker offense with a team-high 3 hits and 2 RBI. Alden […]

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Smith talks about why he pursued JES principal position

April 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary School has its new principal in Zach Smith. Smith recently spoke to WJRS News about what drew him to Jamestown Elementary. Stay tuned to WJRS News as we bring you more from our […]

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Lady Lakers win big at Hart County

April 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team won big on the road at Hart County yesterday. The Lady Lakers came out on top by a score of 20-2. Jaylee Roy drove in a team-high 4 runs on […]

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Russell County saw increase in unemployment last year

April 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County had a slight increase in unemployment last year compared to 2022. According to the report, Russell County’s unemployment rate was 5.3 percent last year, […]

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Adair woman killed in wreck on Highway 55

April 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

An Adair woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 55 in Taylor County on Sunday. According to Kentucky State Police Post 15, a 2002 Ford F-150 operated by 60-year-old Allen Glen Yates of […]

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Dunnville man arrested by KSP on multiple charges

April 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Dunnville man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on multiple charges last night. According to reports, 28-year-old Jeffery Kerr of Dunnville was arrested by state police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a […]

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Russell County ranks high in state in ag products sold

April 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

New data from the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture in Kentucky shows Russell County ranks high in the state in ag products sold. According to the data, Russell County ranks at the top in sales […]

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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer picks up wins on 8th grade night

April 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team picked up victories on 8th Grade Night last night. The Lady Lakers defeated Meece Middle School by a score of 5-0 in the A game. Addison […]

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