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“Kentucky Sports Minute” with Larry Vaught for Thursday, August 13th

August 12, 2020 WJRS Staff
Veteran Kentucky sportswriter Larry Vaught shares his insight on Kentucky sports happenings with his daily “Kentucky Sports Minute”  
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“Kentucky Sports Minute” with Larry Vaught for Wednesday, August 12th

August 12, 2020 WJRS Staff
Veteran Kentucky sportswriter Larry Vaught shares some thoughts on sports in Kentucky and focus on the University of Kentucky with “Kentucky Sports Minute”  
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Laker Boys Golf Has Good Showing at Weissinger Hills Golf Course on Monday

August 10, 2020 WJRS Staff
The Laker golf team traveled to Weissinger Hills Golf Course in Shelby County on Monday to play in the Rocket Invitational.     After two long weather delays, the Lakers posted their lowest team score of […]
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“Kentucky Sports Minute” with Larry Vaught for Tuesday, August 11th

August 10, 2020 WJRS Staff
Longtime Kentucky sports write Larry Vaught presents his perspective each daily on a topic of interest to sports fans in Kentucky and, specifically, University of Kentucky fans.
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Kentucky Sports Minutes with Larry Vaught, Monday, August 10th

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff
Long-time Kentucky sports reporter Larry Vaught of Danville provides a look at sports happenings in Kentucky, with a focus on the University of Kentucky, in his daily “Kentucky Sports Minute”.
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Laker Golf Team in Action Saturday

August 8, 2020 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Laker Boys Golf team played in the Battle at the Bridge in Danville on Saturday. The Laker team shot a team score of 334, which placed them 14th out of 18 teams. […]
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KHSAA Says All Persons Attending High School Football Games Must Wear Masks

August 5, 2020 WJRS Staff
The Kentucky high school football season is scheduled to begin across Kentucky on September 11th.    Locally, the Russell County Lakers will open their season that evening at home against Casey County. Kentucky High School Athletic […]
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Laker Football Schedule Is Released, Season Starts September 11th at Home vs. Casey County

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff
  Laker Head Football Coach Ryan Richardson released yesterday the Laker football schedule for the upcoming season.   Coach Richardson says he is still looking to file the October 9th open date with an opponent. Once […]
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Escalating Cases of COVID-19 Concerning to White House and State Officials, Beshear Says Sunday

July 26, 2020 WJRS Staff
Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the commonwealth’s ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “I want you to know that the White House and Kentucky state government are in complete agreement […]
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Laker Sports, Tuesday, March 3rd

March 3, 2020 Sean Hammond
In volleyball last night versus Metcalfe County, the 6th grade team won 2-0. In the 7th grade matchup, Russell County once again defeated Metcalfe 2-0. The Lady Lakers would go on to win the 8th […]
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