March, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School district’s bus garage and fieldhouse project nearing completion

March 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

Progress continues on the Russell County Schools Bus Garage and Fieldhouse project. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the bus garage and field houses are nearly completed. The new bus garage will be located […]

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RCHS, RCMS Baseball and Softball teams in action this evening

March 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Baseball and Softball teams are in action this evening. The Lady Lakers are set to host Wayne County this evening at the Kay Morris Softball Complex getting underway at 5:00. […]

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Laker Tennis has strong showing with wins at Clinton County

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis Team had a strong showing at Clinton County with the boys and girls teams both picking up victories. The boys won 6-3. In singles competition, it was Ethan Coe, Brodey Brown, Daniel […]

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Lakers lose another close one to Monroe County

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team lost another close game to Monroe County last night, this one coming by way of a walk-off hit in the bottom of the 7th inning that gave the Falcons a 9-8 […]

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Work on Russell County Hospital expansion continues

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

Work on the Russell County Hospital expansion is continuing. WJRS News caught up with Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson to talk about where things stand in the construction process. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

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Lady Lakers fall to Southwestern with walk-off double

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team also lost a heartbreaker yesterday, falling 5-4 to Southwestern as the Lady Warriors hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the 7th to get the win. After falling down […]

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Woman arrested in Liberty after allegedly assaulting nurse at Casey County Hospital

March 25, 2026 WJRS Staff

A Hustonville woman is facing multiple charges following an arrest in Liberty. According to authorities, 23-year-old Alexis Atwood was taken into custody yesterday by Liberty Police Officer Jamie Smallwood. The incident occurred at Casey County […]

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Laker Track Results from Russell County competition

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

Below is a look at Russell County Laker Track results from the Russell County All-Comers Meet held Tuesday night at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. Girls Results Relay Events 4×800 Relay – 2nd Place Marlee […]

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Jamestown, Russell Springs seeking public input on bicycle, pedestrian plan

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

The cities of Jamestown and Russell Springs are seeking public input on the development of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The cities received a CDC grant through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services […]

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Bill would require training on anti-choking devices in schools

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

A bill recently passed in the Kentucky House of Representatives would require training for school personnel on anti-choking devices. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on House Bill 335. The bill passed the House […]

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