October, 2024 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky was not top choice for Deone Walker’s father

October 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Even though Deone Walker is now an All-American defensive lineman at Kentucky and a projected high first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, he had only one scholarship offer after his sophomore […]

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Donna K. Willis, age 60, of Russell Springs

October 6, 2024 Sean Hammond

Donna K. Willis, age 60, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, October 05 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Somerset, KY. She was born on Sunday, July 19 1964, in Columbia, Kentucky. She was […]

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Steve Bell, age 68, of Jamestown

October 5, 2024 Sean Hammond

Steve A. Bell, 68, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, October 3rd, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Steve was born in Jamestown, KY on August 2, 1956, a son of the late Alta Mae […]

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Recent heavy rains have eradicated local drought

October 5, 2024 Zac Oakes

Recent heavy rains have eradicated local drought conditions. The National Weather Service in Louisville said widespread rain, especially heavy rains that hit Kentucky from the remnants of Hurricane Helene, have eradicated a lot of drought […]

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Laker Band competing at BOA Chattanooga today

October 5, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band is in Tennessee today, competing in the Bands of America regional in Chattanooga. The Laker Band will compete in the regional event at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, which will feature […]

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RCHS Soccer teams to compete in district championships today

October 5, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams will compete for 16th District championships today. The 16th District Soccer tournament is hosted by Monroe County this year. The Russell County Lady Lakers will play in the […]

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Sandra Lynn Shepherd McGowan, age 71, of Russell Springs

October 4, 2024 Sean Hammond

Sandra Lynn Shepherd McGowan, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. She was 71 years of age. Sandra was born Sunday, July […]

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Russell County Schools earn high marks on school climate and safety survey

October 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

The release of state assessment results for Russell County Schools also included results from a student survey about school climate and safety. In that survey, Russell County Schools mostly earned high marks, with each school […]

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Laker Football hosts Taylor County in key district game tonight

October 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team is back in action tonight, hosting Taylor County in a key district game at Finley Field. Kickoff for tonight’s game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The Lakers enter tonight’s matchup with […]

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Lady Laker Soccer scores 10 in shutout win to close out regular season

October 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team came away with a shutout win in the regular season finale last night, defeating McCreary Central 10-0 as the game was called at halftime due to the mercy rule. Addison […]

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