April, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Groundbreaking date set for SEED Academy

April 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

A groundbreaking date is set for the SEED Academy. The Russell County Industrial Development Authority and Russell County Schools will host a groundbreaking on Friday, May 9 at 1 p.m. The SEED Academy will be […]

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School board looking at turning old tennis courts into band practice area

April 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band could have a new spot to practice. The band is well-known for practicing in front of Russell County Middle School in the summer and fall. However, discussions have been ongoing […]

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Lizzie Carr got information on the UK volleyball program from her brother, Andrew Carr, before she transferred to Kentucky.

April 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT When Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner reached out to Purdue sophomore Lizzie Carr after she entered the transfer portal in December, the timing could not have been better. Carr was in Lexington […]

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Brian Keith George, age 57, of Russell Springs

April 24, 2025 Sean Hammond

Brian Keith George, age 57, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Russell Co. Hospital. He was born on Thursday, December 07, 1967, in Campbellsville, KY. He was the son of: […]

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Lindsey Wilson College will officially become Lindsey Wilson University

April 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

From Lindsey Wilson Public Relations Office COLUMBIA, KY. (04/24/2025) Lindsey Wilson College will become Lindsey Wilson University on July 1. That unanimous decision was made this afternoon by the Lindsey Wilson College Board of Trustees […]

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Lakers defeat Cumberland County in 3 innings

April 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team got off to a hot start and defeated the Cumberland County Panthers by a score of 19-4 in three innings last night. Owen Loy and Tanner Stringer each drove in 3 […]

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RCMS Softball falls to Taylor County

April 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team fell to Taylor County by a score of 9-6 last night. Lillian Davis and Kinsley Wilson each finished with a pair of hits. Wilson drove in 2 runs […]

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RCHS Softball to host Clinton County; RCMS Baseball at Casey

April 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Softball team will host Clinton County for a big 16th District matchup tonight. The Lady Lakers and Lady Bulldogs will face off at the Kay Morris Softball Complex beginning at […]

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DeVore, Garmon selected for Rogers Scholars program

April 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two Russell County High School students have been selected for the Rogers Scholars program. Russell County sophomores Harper DeVore and Piper Garmon were selected for the program. The week-long summer program provides valuable leadership skills […]

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Mesonet site has good information for local farmers

April 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

Local farmers could find valuable information from the Kentucky Mesonet site. Shane Hollinde with the Kentucky Mesonet and former chief meteorologist for WBKO in Bowling Green was a guest on Talk Around Town on WJRS […]

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