4 Laker Baseball players named to Sporting Times All-Region team

Wednesday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Four Laker Baseball players were named to the Sporting Times All-Region team recently. Seniors Jack Shearer and Mayes Gosser, and junior Carter Stapp were named to the first team. Senior Owen Loy was named to […]

RCMS Lakers make it 4 in a row with wins over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams made it 4 wins in a row to start the season with big wins over Casey County last night. 6th grade won 23-17 with Jacob Fudge scoring 8 points and Asher Bennett scoring 7. 7th grade... Read More.

School district approves 4 percent across-the-board raises

Tuesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved raises for school district employees at last night’s meeting. The board voted unanimously to approve Superintendent Michael Ford’s recommendation of a 4 percent raise across-the-board for certified and […]

RCHS Baseball defeats Cumberland in 4 innings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team defeated Cumberland County in 4 innings in district tournament action last night, picking up a 17-0 win over the host Panthers. With the victory, the Lakers clinch a spot in the 4th Region tournament and move on to... Read More.

Casey County School Board provides 4 percent pay raises

Thursday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The school board in neighboring Casey County unanimously approved a 4 percent pay raise for teachers and other school staff at a board meeting earlier this week. All teachers and certified employees will receive a […]

4 neighboring, nearby counties eligible for water infrastructure after flooding issues

Monday, June 26 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland District counties of Casey, Cumberland, Taylor, and Green are among the more than 20 counties that received a major disaster declaration last year and are now eligible to apply for grants to […]

Kemp’s no-hitter, McQueary’s 4 RBI lead Russell County to district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team picked up a big district win at home last night, defeating the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets 11-0 in five innings. Kiara Kemp had a big night in the pitcher's circle, striking out seven as she threw a... Read More.

Kentucky’s unemployment rate sits at 4 percent

Friday, January 20 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary 2022 unemployment rate for December 2022 was 4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary December 2022 jobless rate […]

Lady Lakers defeat Marion County, fall to Taylor in 2A Section 4 championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers defeated Marion County in the opening round, but fell to Taylor County in the Kentucky 2A Section 4 championship. On Friday, the Lady Lakers defeated Marion County 73-42. Rachel Bolin led Russell County with 15 points, followed by Addy... Read More.

4 new troopers headed to Columbia’s Post 15

Monday, November 21 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky State Police Post 15 in Columbia is welcoming four new troopers following the most recent graduation of the agency’s basic training academy. New Troopers Timothy Moore and Matthew Lee are from Somerset in neighboring […]

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4 Laker Baseball players named to Sporting Times All-Region team

RCMS Lakers make it 4 in a row with wins over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School district approves 4 percent across-the-board raises

RCHS Baseball defeats Cumberland in 4 innings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Casey County School Board provides 4 percent pay raises

4 neighboring, nearby counties eligible for water infrastructure after flooding issues

Kemp’s no-hitter, McQueary’s 4 RBI lead Russell County to district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky’s unemployment rate sits at 4 percent

Lady Lakers defeat Marion County, fall to Taylor in 2A Section 4 championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

4 new troopers headed to Columbia’s Post 15

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