March, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Man dead following Lake Cumberland boat crash

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

A man reportedly died following a boat collision on Lake Cumberland. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office said a boat hit a pillar of the Cumberland River Bridge on Lake Cumberland near Burnside, resulting in the […]

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Jamarrion Harkless came home to UK in hopes of being a dominant run stopper this season

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Defensive lineman Jamarrion Harkless was a consensus three-star prospect coming out of Frederick Douglass and a top 100 defensive lineman nationally. However, he turned down chances to play for Kentucky and Louisville […]

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Jeff K. Marples, age 64, of Liberty

March 23, 2026 Sean Hammond

Jeff K. Marples, 64, of Liberty, passed away Sunday, March 22nd, at Casey County Hospital. Jeff was born in Liberty, KY on March 30, 1961, a son of the late Sophie (Allen) and Unas Marples. […]

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Lady Laker Softball loses close one to LaRue, hosts Adair tonight

March 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team lost a close one to LaRue County Friday night by a score of 11-9. Rylen McGowan hit two solo home runs in the game, her 2nd and 3rd […]

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Laker Baseball victorious at Barren County

March 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team picked up its first win of the season on the road at Barren County Friday night by a score of 4-2. Tanner Stringer finished with a hit and a run batted […]

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Laker Tennis earns victories at Allen County-Scottsville

March 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis team earned victories at Allen County-Scottsville on Friday. The boys picked up a 4-1 win. Carson Buras, Owen Buras, and Ethan Coe picked up singles victories. The Lakers also won a doubles […]

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State budget proposal could shut down Imagination Library programs around the state

March 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature’s state budget proposal could lead to the shutdown of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs around the state. The latest budget proposal includes a change in the funding formula for the program, which […]

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Jamestown Council recognizes England on retirement from JPD

March 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

Retiring Jamestown Police Officer Jeremy England was recognized by the Jamestown City Council last week for his years of service to the Jamestown Police Department. England was presented with a plaque from Mayor Regena Hinton […]

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Bill passed that would allow 18-20 year olds in Kentucky to apply for provisional concealed carry permit

March 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

Currently in Kentucky, only those age 21 or older can apply for a concealed carry of deadly weapons permit. A new bill passed in the Kentucky Legislature aims to provide those ages 18-20 the ability […]

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Hazard man arrested on drug, weapon charges

March 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Hazard man was arrested locally on drug and weapon charges over the weekend. 27-year-old Dylan Smith was arrested and charged with possession of a defaced firearm, illegal possession of a legend drug, possession of […]

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