October, 2025 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lorene Pierce, 78, of Stanford, formerly of Jamestown

October 21, 2025 Sean Hammond

Lorene Pierce, 78, of Stanford, KY, formerly of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, October 19th, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY. Lorene was born in Jamestown, KY on October 28, 1946, a daughter of […]

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20-year-old Amish man killed in Casey County wreck

October 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

A 20-year-old Amish man was killed in a wreck in Casey County yesterday morning. Kentucky State Police Post 15 said they were called out just before 7:30 eastern time yesterday morning to the scene on […]

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Russell County falls to Monroe County in district volleyball tournament

October 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team saw its season come to an end last night, as the Lady Lakers fell to Monroe County in the 16th District Tournament. The Lady Lakers fell 3 sets to 1 […]

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Ervin proud of band’s homegrown show this season

October 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

Coming off a strong performance in he regional competition this past weekend that saw the Laker Band take first place, Russell County Band Director Curtis Ervin said he’s proud of the work the band staff […]

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School board hears updates on construction projects

October 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District has several ongoing construction projects. At last night’s school board meeting, the board heard from Branscum Construction about the ongoing field house, bus garage, and band practice area projects. Russell […]

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Russell County FFA wins awards at region fall contest day

October 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA chapter brought home a pair of awards at the Lake Cumberland Region Fall Contest Day last week. The team of Walker Stephens, Alden Brumley, Blane Smith, Conner Hale, Gabe Greene, and […]

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Trent Noah drawing praise for three-point shooting

October 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT He might not be Koby Brea, who shot 43.5 percent from 3-point range last season for Kentucky, but sophomore Trent Noah continues to draw praise for the way he’s shooting from long […]

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Fiscal court to hold first reading of solar ordinance at special-called meeting Wednesday

October 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in special session Wednesday morning to hold the first reading of an ordinance regarding industrial solar projects. After hearing concerns from several local residents last week about a […]

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Ervin Mason, age 79, of Russell County

October 20, 2025 Sean Hammond

Ervin Mason, beloved minister, teacher, father, and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the age of 79. A man of deep faith and unshakable conviction, Ervin devoted his life to serving both […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball takes on Monroe County in district tournament tonight

October 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will take on Monroe County in 16th District Tournament action tonight. The Lady Lakers will take on the host Lady Falcons beginning at 5:30 this evening. The 4-seed […]

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