May, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Baseball region tournament draw will take place tomorrow

May 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

The 4th Region Baseball tournament draw will take place tomorrow. As the winners of the 16th District, Russell County will face a district runner-up. The Lakers will open play in the 4th Region Tournament on […]

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Troy Scott Stephens, age 61, of Jamestown

May 22, 2025 Sean Hammond

Troy Scott Stephens, age 61, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on Friday, February 07, 1964, in Somerset, KY. He was the son of: Mother – Ruth Oaks Stephens, […]

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Isaiah William Gomaz, age 19, of Jamestown

May 22, 2025 Sean Hammond

Isaiah William Gomaz, of Jamestown, who passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home. He was 19 years of age. Isaiah was born Tuesday, February 7, 2006, in Somerset, son of Carrie Miller […]

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Lakers defeat Monroe to claim 8th consecutive district championship

May 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team claimed its 8th consecutive district championship last night with an 8-6 win over the host Monroe County Falcons last night. Carter Stapp continued his recent success at the plate, finishing with […]

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Coffey to be introduced as new RCHS Volleyball coach this evening

May 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Volleyball has a new head coach and she’s no stranger to the program. Kailey Coffey will officially be introduced as the new Lady Laker Volleyball coach at an event this evening […]

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University of Kentucky Baseball team helps clean up tornado damage locally

May 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

The University of Kentucky Baseball team was on its way back from the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama yesterday but made a stop in Russell County on the way. The team and coaches made a […]

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McGowan, Roy and Hart earn all-district honors

May 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

Three Russell County Lady Laker Softball players earned all-district honors. Seniors Jaylee Roy and Addison Hart, and junior Rylen McGowan, were named all-district.

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Most power outages in area have been restored

May 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

Most power outages in the South Kentucky RECC area have been restored. In total, South Kentucky RECC is reporting just under 300 outages in the area, with 17 in Russell County, nearly 250 in Pulaski […]

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Eli Fire Department has supplies available, planning community cleanup day this weekend

May 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has various supplies available for those affected by this past weekend’s tornado. The department has bottled water, cleaning supplies, trash bags, clothing, tarps, rakes, shovels and various other supplies for […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on sexual abuse charges

May 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on sexual abuse and strangulation charges yesterday. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18-year-old Luis Rosas Cheran yesterday. He’s charged with strangulation first degree, sexual abuse first degree, unlawful […]

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