March, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Eva Hudson glad Craig Skinner gave her second chance

March 31, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Eva Hudson was a top 25 recruit coming out of high school and one of the first college coaches to reach out to her was Kentucky’s Craig Skinner. However, she decided to […]

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Local gas prices on the rise, but still below state average

March 29, 2025 Zac Oakes

Local gas prices have been on the rise, but still remain below state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.70. That’s just under 10 cents higher […]

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Stapp’s walk-off grand slam secures 2A section championship for Lakers

March 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

With two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning of last night’s 2A Section 4 championship, Carter Stapp came up big, hitting a walk-off grand slam to left center-field that secured the championship for […]

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Lady Laker Softball falls at home to Southwestern

March 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team fell at home to Southwestern last night by a score of 12-4. Rylen McGowan led Russell County with 2 hits. Nevaeh Duncan and Miley Rankins each drove in […]

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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer falls to Taylor County

March 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team fell to Taylor County last night by a score of 5-1. Jayde Lawless scored the goal for Russell County. Madeline Campbell had 5 saves as goalkeeper […]

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15-year-olds can begin applying for driver’s permit April 2

March 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

With the passage of a new law allowing 15-year-olds to apply for a driver’s permit, state officials are working to update systems for the new law. Officials say 15-year-olds can begin making an appointment for […]

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RCMS Baseball, Softball teams in action tonight

March 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams will be in action tonight. The Lakers are at home tonight, hosting Corbin. That game is set to get underway at 5:30 this evening. The Lady […]

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Jamestown Council holds off on decision on Ponderosa Pike, looking to gather more information

March 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met in special session for nearly an hour and 15 minutes to discuss the possibility of taking Ponderosa Pike in as a city street. After a lengthy discussion with two individuals […]

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Mayor Hinton says Jamestown continuing to look at sidewalk improvements

March 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is continuing to look at how to improve city sidewalks. Hinton said the city has made some improvements, but knows there are more improvements that can be made. […]

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Monticello woman arrested after driving into home, crashing into children’s playroom

March 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Monticello woman was arrested Wednesday night after she reportedly drove into a home and crashed into the wall of a children’s playroom in the home. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Emily F. Coomer […]

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