March, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Owensboro linebacker Ty Ashley made a connection with UK defensive coordinator Jay Bateman that helped convince him to commit to UK

March 31, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT The more Kentucky defensive players you hear talk about new UK defensive coordinator Jay Bateman, the more praise you hear for one of coach Will Stein’s first hires. “It’s something that is […]

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Coy Mann, age 79, of Jamestown

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

Coy Mann, age 79, of Jamestown passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at U.K. Hospital in Lexington. He was born on Thursday, January 02 1947, in Jamestown, KY. He was the son of: Mother – […]

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Russell Springs man killed in alleged hit-and-run in Sevierville, Tennessee

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was killed in what police say was an alleged hit-and-run in Sevierville, Tennessee yesterday morning. Sevierville Police say 73-year-old Henry “Hank” Smith was struck by a Ford transit van sometime Monday […]

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County Clerk’s Office to be closed Friday

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday. The Clerk’s Office will reopen on Monday, April 6 at 8 a.m.

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Laker Baseball drops Saturday doubleheader

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team dropped both games of a Saturday doubleheader. The Lakers fell to Southwestern by a score of 9-6. Tanner Stringer led Russell County with 2 hits and 2 runs batted in. Ben […]

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Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Office hosting Meet the Candidates Forum

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce and Lake Cumberland Tourism are hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum in about three weeks. Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Stacy Popplewell said this will be a great […]

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Russell County FFA shines at Lake Cumberland Regional competition

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School FFA chapter had a strong showing at the Lake Cumberland Regional Competition. Blane Smith earned 5th place in tractor driving. The Ag Mechanics team of Nathan Antle, Walker Stephens, Connor […]

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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer picks up victory over Casey County

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team picked up a victory over Casey County on Friday by a score of 3-2. Kenzie Bennett scored a pair of goals for the Lady Lakers. Andrea […]

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Laker Tennis drops matchup with Casey County

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis team dropped a matchup with Casey County on Saturday. The boys fell 3-2. Owen Buras won a singles matchup, and Brodey Brown and Daniel Blakey won a doubles match. The girls fell […]

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Somerset man arrested on multiple charges

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was arrested on multiple charges over the weekend. 26-year-old Alex Martinez was arrested early yesterday morning and charged with wanton endangerment of a police officer, wanton endangerment first degree, fleeing or evading […]

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