Year: 2022 - Laker Country 104.9 WJRS - Page 24

Monticello man arrested following pursuit

Tuesday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

A Monticello man was arrested in Wayne County following a vehicle pursuit over the weekend. According to Wayne County law enforcement, James S. Cowan of Monticello was arrested and charged with speeding 20mph over the […]

School attendance back above 90 percent Monday

Tuesday, November 29 by Derek Aaron

Russell County school attendance numbers were back above 90 percent on Monday following Thanksgiving break, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. Districtwide, attendance was at 92.3 percent Monday with just Russell Springs Elementary […]

Russell still ‘green’; Casey back to ‘yellow’ on COVID map

Tuesday, November 29 by Derek Aaron

Russell County continues to stay in the green category, or low level of spread, on the latest COVID-19 map released by the Kentucky Department of Public Health, which was delayed this week due to the […]

Home prices remain elevated in final quarter of year

Tuesday, November 29 by Derek Aaron

Home sales have decreased across much of Central and Southern Kentucky, with the latest data from Bluegrass Realtors showing many home buyers have been unable to afford more expensive housing offerings. A new report from […]

State won’t file charges in Pulaski Sheriff’s Office missing money case

Tuesday, November 29 by Derek Aaron

According to a report in the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, no charges will be filed by the state in the case of around $25,000 missing from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office evidence room. The Kentucky […]

Governor, first lady announce toy drive for flood-stricken EKY children

Tuesday, November 29 by Derek Aaron

The governor and first lady have announced a new toy drive for children impacted by the historic floods in Eastern Kentucky this summer. Gifts can be mailed to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, where they […]

Meet Day for RCHS Swim & Dive Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 29 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County High School Swim and Dive Team is in action tonight at the Russell County Natatorium Complex against Barren County, Danville, Pulaski County, and Southwestern. Dive action begins at 4:30 p.m. while swim gets underway at 6 p.m.

Lakers rally to win season opener on the road | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

It was a big win in the season opener for the Russell County High School Lakers as they rallied to defeat Somerset 58-50 on the road last night. The Lakers fell down early, trailing by nine at one point in the second quarter, but... Read More.

Lady Lakers open season at Somerset tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers will get their season underway on the road at Somerset tonight. The season opener for both teams will get underway at 6:30 p.m. CT.

RCMS Basketball falls in 2 of 3 to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams fell in 2 of 3 games to Wayne County last night. The 6th grade team picked up the lone win with a 24-22 victory over the Cardinals. The 7th grade team fell 42-25, while the 8th grade... Read More.