KSP Post 15 adds new trooper
Kentucky State Police Post 15, which covers Russell County, has added a new trooper. Somerset native Sean Sweat will join Post 15 after recently graduating from the state police academy. Sweat is one of 33 […]
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Former Sacred Heart star Josie Gilvin adds a long, athletic player for coach Kenny Brooks’ team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
by LARRY VAUGHT Sacred Heart coach Donna Moir wants Kentucky fans to understand just how special she thinks Josie Gilvin, who won two state tourney titles and was state tourney MVP in 2021, is now that she has transferred to UK after spending three... Read More.
UK Volleyball adds two talented Purdue transfers | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Purdue transfer Lizzie Carr helped the Boilermakers finish 27-7 last season that included a 16-4 mark in the competitive Big Ten. She averaged 1.52 kills per set and hit .301. Carr also averaged 0.63 blocks per set and had five solo blocks and 65... Read More.
Marcum adds two to ambulance board
Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum appointed two new members to the Russell County Ambulance Board at this week’s fiscal court meeting. The appointments take the board from 3 members to 5 members. The two […]
Sheriff’s Office adds new deputy
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office added a new deputy yesterday. Deputy Tyler Pearson was sworn-in as the newest member of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday by Sheriff Derek Polston. Pearson previously served as a […]
Sheriff’s Office adds new deputy
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Sheriff Derek Polston announced the addition of William Greer to the sheriff’s office earlier this week. Greer’s prior law enforcement experience includes serving 20 years with […]
Lady Laker Volleyball adds to win streak with win over Allen County-Scottsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Make it 10 in a row for Lady Laker Volleyball. Russell County defeated Allen County-Scottsville 3-0 Tuesday night at Laker Gym to improve to 14-1 on the season. The Lady Lakers won 25-18, 25-15, and finally 25-23 to capture the win. Briley Murray and... Read More.
School Board adds two new buses to fleet
The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of two school buses at this week’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the school district’s new additions to the bus fleet…
KY Adds Nearly 1,000 COVID-19 Cases Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Yesterday, nearly 1,000 new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Kentucky, making it "by far" the largest single-day total yet. The almost 1500 new cases over the weekend prompted Governor Andy Beshear to say last evening that the state would have to do... Read More.