April, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Teammate knows Rhodes Scholar Mark Pope is Terrific Analytical Coach

April 22, 2024 Sean Hammond

By LARRY VAUGHT Once former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino endorsed the hiring of former UK player Mark Pope as the new Kentucky basketball coach, another former UK player expected fans to buy in like they […]

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Laker Baseball shuts out South Warren, splits Saturday doubleheader

April 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team picked up a shutout win Friday night and split Saturday’s doubleheader at David Rexroat Field. On Friday, the Lakers picked up a 10-0 win over 4th Region opponent South Warren. Ayden […]

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RCH celebrates inaugural DAISY Award winners

April 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital held a special ceremony Friday morning, honoring the hospital’s first DAISY Award for Nursing recipients. The nurses receiving this honor were Lila McGowan and Terri Coffey. The DAISY Award is a recognition […]

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Lady Laker Softball defeats Somerset, picks up 2 wins at Border Wars

April 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team picked up three big wins over the weekend. On Friday, the Lady Lakers hosted Somerset, winning by a score of 9-3. Camdin Cooper and Brylie Jo Hardwick each finished with […]

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Jamestown Council recognizes volunteer firefighters

April 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council recognized multiple volunteer firefighters at its meeting last week. Mayor Regena Hinton said she appreciates the work and sacrifice the firefighters make and was glad to recognize them at the meeting. […]

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RCMS Baseball wins big over Hart County, RCMS Softball wins at Southern

April 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams picked up victories on Friday night. The Lakers went to Hart County and picked up a 20-4 victory. Holden Hadley had a big day, finishing with […]

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Russell County saw increase in highway fatalities last year

April 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

A new report released from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety and Kentucky State Police shows Russell County saw an increase in highway fatalities from auto collisions last year. Five deaths were reported […]

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Market value of Russell County ag products nearly $55M in 2022

April 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

Recently released data from the 2022 Kentucky Agriculture Census shows a significant increase in the market value of local agriculture products, with the market value of ag products sold from Russell County coming in at […]

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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats Taylor County

April 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team defeated Taylor County last Thursday by a score of 7-1. Addison Coffey scored 4 goals for Russell County, with Jayne Lawless scoring 2 and Bella Blakey […]

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Former teammate knows Rhodes Scholar Mark Pope is terrific analytical coach

April 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

Once former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino endorsed the hiring of former UK player Mark Pope as the new Kentucky basketball coach, another former UK player expected fans to buy in like they did at Pope’s […]

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