March, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball shuts out Wayne County, goes 1-2-1 in tournament on Saturday

March 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team shut out Wayne County on Friday, winning 12-0. Lillian Davis pitched a 3-inning shutout, giving up just 1 hit and striking out 7 batters. Hallie Knight […]

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Weisbrodt signs with Lindsey Wilson Soccer

March 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Lady Laker Soccer senior Madison Weisbroft has signed to continue her soccer career at Lindsey Wilson University. Weisbrodt officially joined the Blue Raider soccer program during a signing ceremony on Friday at the […]

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Pierre Rondo making his name known

March 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Eighth-grader Pierre Rondo made his state tournament debut last week for North Oldham. He’s in his second season on North Oldham’s varsity team and averaged 14 points and 3.4 assists per game […]

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Lady Laker Softball opens season with win over Green County

March 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team opened its season with a win on the road at Green County last night by a score of 15-3. Rylen McGowan hit her first home-run of the season […]

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Laker Baseball falls in season opener to Taylor County

March 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team fell in its season opener to Taylor County last night by a score of 7-0. The Lakers struggled against Taylor County pitcher Cole McLean, who was last year’s Kentucky Gatorade Player […]

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Jamestown City Council to consider hazardous duty retirement for police officers

March 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council is set to potentially consider bringing back hazardous duty retirement for the city’s police officers. The topic has been brought up in previous meetings, but Mayor Regena Hinton told the council […]

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Laker Track competes in first meet of season

March 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Track team competed in its first meet of the season at Casey County yesterday. Here are results from the meet: Boys Results Event Winner Shot Put: Jameson Webb Runner-Up Finishes 400 Meter Dash: […]

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Russell Springs Police Department releases February activity report

March 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has released its February activity report. Police Chief Bryan Shepard reported 537 calls for service during the month of February and a total of 26 arrests. During the month of […]

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Ford says Salem gym floor project going well

March 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

The gym floor replacement project at Salem Elementary is going very well, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford provided WJRS News with an update on where things stand with the project. The […]

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Deadline to register to vote is one month away

March 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

Those who wish to vote in the upcoming primary election but aren’t registered to vote have only one month left to do so. The deadline to register to vote in order to be eligible for […]

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