April, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Pulaski man indicted locally in December now facing federal indictments

April 29, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Somerset man who was indicted on rape and sodomy charges by a Russell County grand jury in December is now facing federal charges. 32-year-old Jesus Alberto Chavez was indicted in federal court last Thursday […]

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Campbell County man identified as victim in Lake Cumberland drowning

April 29, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Campbell County man was identified as the victim in a drowning on Lake Cumberland Sunday evening. The man was identified as 59-year-old John Bezold of Campbell County according to reports. Authorities say he was […]

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UK Gymnastics coach proud of work team put in academically

April 29, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT All-Americans Isabella Magnelli and Creslyn Brose were two of 11 University of Kentucky gymnasts recently named to the Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll based on grades from the 2024 spring, summer, and […]

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Gwenda Suesette Rexroat, 76, of Trenton, Florida

April 28, 2025 Sean Hammond

Gwenda Suesette Rexroat, 76, of Trenton, Florida passed away Aprill 22, 2025. She was born September 28, 1948, to Sidney and Edna Doss in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Rexroat moved to Florida in 1972 from Durham, […]

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Lakers defeat Johnson Central, fall to Boyd County in 2A semifinals

April 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team defeated Johnson Central 2-1 in the opening round of the Kentucky 2A state tournament before falling to Boyd County 8-0 in the semifinals on Saturday. Mayes Gosser came up big for […]

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RCHS Softball wins big at Monroe, on the road at SCS tonight

April 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team picked up a big district victory on the road Friday night, defeating the Monroe County Lady Falcons 15-0 in 3 innings. Rylen McGowan and Jaylee Roy each hit […]

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Hospital expansion aims to increase space in admissions area

April 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital’s planned expansion is expected to include a larger admissions area. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said more space in the admissions area is badly needed at the hospital. Site and foundation work on […]

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Russell County Bass Fishing teams fare well at region

April 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Bass Fishing team participated in region competition over the weekend. Four Russell County teams qualified for the state tournament. Caden Hall and Kaleb Wilson finished 4th place. Tate Reynolds and Blane Smith […]

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Bank of Jamestown hosts annual 4.0 banquet for RCHS seniors

April 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Bank of Jamestown hosted its annual 4.0 Honors Banquet for graduating Russell County High School seniors. The banquet recognizes students who held a 4.0 grade point average during their four years at Russell County […]

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RCMS Baseball hosts Mercer County tonight

April 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team is back in action tonight. The Lakers will host Mercer County with first pitch scheduled for 5:30 this evening.

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