Year: 2022 - Laker Country 104.9 WJRS - Page 95

Blankenship looking forward to successful year at JES

Wednesday, August 24 by Derek Aaron

With the school year off and rolling, Jamestown Elementary School Principal Diane Blankenship talked with WJRS NEWS about some recent happenings at JES and how parents can get involved at the school… To learn more […]

59 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

Wednesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 59 new COVID cases in Russell County next week. Neighboring Pulaski County reported 201 new cases, Wayne County reported 84 cases, Adair County reported 70 cases, and Casey […]

LC Children’s Advocacy Center planning Pulaski satellite office

Wednesday, August 24 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center in Jamestown is planning a satellite location in neighboring Pulaski County, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. The center is looking for sponsors for this development and any […]

Corbin man arrested locally on sexual abuse of a minor charge

Wednesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

A Corbin man was arrested by Russell Springs Police Tuesday night on a warrant out of Laurel County. According to Russell Springs Police, 34-year-old John B. Jackson was arrested on a charge of sexual abuse […]

Community Blood Drive is tomorrow

Wednesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow. The blood drive will be at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. t0 5:30 p.m. All donors will receive a free t-shirt […]

Local 4-H participant earns ribbon at state fair

Wednesday, August 24 by Derek Aaron

Another Russell County 4-H youth has earned a ribbon at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville. Dalton Foley received a red ribbon in the 4-H Lawnmower Driving Contest earlier this week. The state fair runs […]

RCHS hires Rexroat to lead softball program | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The interim tag has been removed, as Tonya Rexroat has been hired as the head coach of the Russell County High School Lady Laker Softball team. Rexroat assumed the head coach role on an interim basis earlier this year after the job came open... Read More.

Laker Soccer falls at Barren County, JV wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team fell on the road at Barren County by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday. Ashton Jones scored the lone goal for the Lakers in the game with an assist from Carlos Gomez. The JV squad picked up a 5-1 win... Read More.

RCMS Lady Lakers defeat Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams defeated Wayne County on the road Tuesday evening. Both 7th and 8th grade teams came away with 37-28 wins. Addy Abrell led the scoring for the Lady Lakers in both games, combining for 43 points... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer falls at Wayne County, JV picks up win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team fell on the road at Wayne County Tuesday evening by a score of 6-0. However, the JV team was able to come away with a 2-1 win over the Lady Cardinals. Addison Coffey scored both goals in... Read More.