March, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS seeking feedback on principal search

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School is seeking feedback as the school-based decision-making council continues its search for the next principal. High School Principal Shanna Tarter is set to retire at the end of the school year […]

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Lady Laker Softball on the road at Casey County tonight

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team goes on the road to Casey County tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00.

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Deron Feldhaus was confident his son would be Mr. Basketball

March 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT When Jake Feldhaus of Madison Central was named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball it was not a surprise to his father, Deron Feldhaus, a former University of Kentucky player. “I was pretty confident. I […]

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Mary Ann Morgan, age 59, of Columbia

March 27, 2026 Sean Hammond

Mary Ann Morgan, 59, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, March 25th, at Green River Trails, Greensburg, KY. Mary Ann was born in Columbia, KY on July 26, 1966, a daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Foley) Morgan, […]

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13 indicted by grand jury

March 27, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury indicted 13 individuals this week. Those indicted include the following: Larin Stotts, age 42; Shantale Kimbler, age 28; Darrell Hollis, age 25; Scottie Caldwell, age 58; and Virginia New, age […]

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Jamestown Council to meet in special session Tuesday

March 27, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will meet in special session on Tuesday. The purpose of the meeting is to award the bid on the city’s intake barge project. The city has experienced some recent issues with […]

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Lady Laker Softball falls in another close one

March 27, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Lady Laker Softball team lost another close game last night, falling 7-6 at home to Wayne County. The Lady Cardinals scored the go-ahead run in the top of the 7th […]

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Laker Baseball falls at South Warren

March 27, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team lost on the road at South Warren last night by a score of 11-0. Evan Hutchison and Alden Brumley recorded hits for the Lakers. The Lakers return to action at home […]

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Two deaths reported in Clinton County house fire on Wednesday

March 27, 2026 Zac Oakes

Two people are dead following a house fire in Clinton County early Wednesday morning. According to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews were called to a structure fire just before 6:40 a.m. on Koger […]

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RCMS Softball wins big at Hart County

March 27, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team won big at Hart County last night by a score of 25-2 in three innings. The Lady Lakers scored 9 runs each in the 1st and 2nd innings, […]

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