Year: 2022 - Laker Country 104.9 WJRS - Page 97

Lady Laker Soccer has big night in win over district rival Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team easily defeated district rival Clinton County at home last night. The Lady Lakers came away with a 10-0 win over the Lady Bulldogs, moving to 2-2 on the season with both wins being district wins. Abigail Money led the... Read More.

RCMS Lady Laker Basketball defeats Hart County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams defeated Hart County at home Tuesday night. The 7th grade team won by a score of 46-8 with Addy Abrell leading the scoring with 19 points. The 8th grade team also won big, coming out... Read More.

Kelsey named to volleyball preseason watchlist | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball senior Kenzie Kelsey was named to the 2022 Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association Preseason Watchlist. Kelsey is off to a strong start in her senior campaign with a team-high 13 kills through Russell County's first two games, along with a... Read More.

Reynolds reflects on first few days of school; looks forward to future

Monday, August 22 by Derek Aaron

New Russell Springs Elementary Principal Kevin Reynolds spoke to WJRS NEWS about his first few days at the helm of the county’s largest elementary school… Reynolds, former high school principal in Casey County, said coming […]

Russell Springs man arrested Sunday morning

Monday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested Sunday morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to jail records, 33-year-old Cody Dix was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000; no motorcycle operators license, […]

RSES sees slight student pick-up change

Monday, August 22 by Derek Aaron

As school begins its first full week in Russell County, there has been a slight change in the student pick-up time at Russell Springs Elementary School, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. Beginning today, Russell Springs […]

Jamestown council approves fire department merger

Monday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The South Russell Fire Department will soon merge with the Jamestown Fire Department. Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers brought the merger up to the Jamestown City Council last Thursday, providing a breakdown of how the […]

RC to receive state funding for several ag-related projects

Monday, August 22 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recently approved $215,000 for the Russell County Agricultural Investment Program and $7,500 to the county for Deceased Farm Animal Removal at its monthly board meeting. The CAIP provides Kentucky agricultural […]

RCSO seeking public’s help in Eli watercraft thefts

Monday, August 22 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a pickup truck in regard to the theft of at least three boats and two jet skis in the Eli community last week. […]

State ‘ag tag’ donations more than $600,000 in 2022

Monday, August 22 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky farmers donated $606,223.11 to the Ag Tag Program for 2022, bringing the total of donations to more than $4.3 million since 2016, according to Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles. “I want to thank […]