Year: 2022 - Laker Country 104.9 WJRS - Page 105

Robertson makes appointments to library, tourism boards

Wednesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson announced appointments to two local boards Monday night. Robertson appointed Brittany Meece-Stephens to the Library Board to replace outgoing member Stephanie McGowan. Stephens’ term will end June 30, 2023. […]

Rocket Docket nearly nixed by fiscal court

Wednesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

The Rocket Docket program that aims to help expedite court proceedings for non-violent, low-level offenders and lower the cost to the county jail was nearly nixed by the Russell County Fiscal Court Monday night. The […]

New patrol boat enhances Lake Cumberland visitor assistance

Wednesday, August 10 by Derek Aaron

Park rangers at Lake Cumberland are now better equipped to assist and educate visitors and enforce regulations with the purchase of a new patrol boat with enhanced capabilities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville […]

LC Tourist Commission to meet Thursday

Wednesday, August 10 by Derek Aaron

There will be a special-called meeting of the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. in the board room at the Russell County Tourist Office. The meeting takes the place of this month’s regular […]

Clinton Co. teacher semifinalist for ‘teacher of the year’

Wednesday, August 10 by Derek Aaron

Semifinalists for the Kentucky Teacher of the Year award have been announced and includes a teacher from Clinton County Middle School in nearby Albany. Danielle Hicks, an 8th grade ELA teacher at CCMS, joins 10 […]

Portion of KY 70 in Casey Co. temporarily closed today

Wednesday, August 10 by Derek Aaron

A portion of KY 70 in neighboring Casey County will be temporarily closed today as transportation cabinet crews replace a cross drain beneath the roadway. KY 70 will be closed to through traffic between the […]

Those interested can now apply online for KY mentor-youth dove hunts

Wednesday, August 10 by Derek Aaron

Online applications are being accepted through Friday, August 12 at fw.ky.gov for special mentor-youth dove hunts offered by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The department offers these hunts to allow adults to […]

Laker Golf defeats Wayne County at Lakewood Country Club | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team came away with a victory over Wayne County in a match held at Lakewood Country Club on Tuesday. The Lakers finished with a team score of 166, coming away with a four-stroke victory over the Cardinals. Daylon Blevins led the... Read More.

RCHS Soccer teams fall in season openers to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School soccer teams opened the season with losses against Casey County Monday night. Hosting the home openers, the Lady Laker soccer team fell 7-3 to the Lady Rebels. Adriana Thomas scored each of the three goals for Russell County. In... Read More.

Sheriff’s Office releases monthly report

Tuesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has released its monthly report for the month of July. Last month, the sheriff’s office received 387 calls for service, performed 13 arrests, nine mental health transports, and had 48 […]