April, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Soccer teams defeat Green County in district tournament

April 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School soccer teams defeated Green County in district tournament action last night. The girls picked up a 4-1 victory and the boys won by a score of 3-0. The teams host […]

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Somerset man indicted on kidnapping, child abuse charges

April 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Somerset man has been indicted on multiple charges, including kidnapping and child abuse. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 24-year-old Davin Melton was charged with criminal abuse first degree – child under 12, kidnapping […]

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Lizzie Carr signed autographs for fans after UK’s exhibition match with Louisville earlier this month

April 30, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball lost several players off last year’s team that lost to Texas A&M in the national championship game but coach Craig Skinner also retained his star players — something that is […]

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Russell Springs City Council to meet in special session Thursday morning

April 29, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will meet in special session Thursday morning. The council is expected to hold the first reading of an ordinance establishing a policy for the lowering and display of flags on […]

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Laker Baseball hosts Madison Southern this evening

April 29, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team hosts Madison Southern this evening. First pitch between the Lakers and Eagles is scheduled for 6:00 this evening at David Rexroat Field.

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Russell County hosting middle school soccer district tournament

April 29, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County is hosting the middle school soccer district tournament. In action today, the Lakers will host Green County getting underway at 5:00 and the Lady Lakers will host Green County at 6:30. Games will […]

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Progress being made on Russell County Hospital’s new Med Spa building

April 29, 2026 Zac Oakes

Progress is being made on Russell County Hospital’s new Med Spa building. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said he thinks the building could be occupied as soon as late July if there are no […]

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Three RCHS students selected for Rogers Scholars program

April 29, 2026 Zac Oakes

Three Russell County High School students have been selected to participate in the Rogers Scholars program. Addison Coffey, Haylyn Pierce, and Kaelyn Campbell were selected for the program. 100 high school students from 45 counties […]

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In-person absentee voting at courthouse begins next week

April 29, 2026 Zac Oakes

In-person absentee voting at the county clerk’s office begins next week. County Clerk Patti Glover gave WJRS listeners more information on the in-person absentee voting process. For more information, contact the county clerk’s office at […]

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Former UK All-American Kenny Walker is stepping out of his comfort zone to participate in the Dancing With The Lexington Stars to raise money for charity

April 29, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Walker still remembers when he had to use two hands to dunk the basketball. “I could not palm the basketball. It would slip out of my hands,” said the former UK […]

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