Calipari Believes Tre Mitchell One of Best Transfers in College Basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 5 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT John Calipari has a question that he wishes someone could answer for him. “Why isn’t the country talking about Tre (Mitchell) as one of the top transfers (in the country). Is that stunning (that they are not)?” asked Calipari. “Who settles... Read More.

Lindsey Wilson College celebrates record enrollment

Wednesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County has enrolled a record number of students for the fall semester. Lindsey Wilson exceeded its enrollment projections for the 2023-24 academic year when the college enrolled 3,925 students […]

Lindsey Wilson College expecting record-breaking enrollment

Thursday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County is expected to set a record for school enrollment this academic year. The school year officially began this week and the college’s president, William Luckey, said he expects […]

Local students named to Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College

Friday, May 19 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Spring 2023 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List were: Chloe Bradley Ashley Miller Juliah Bault Auburn Butler Gage […]

Youth could win $529 college savings account by reading this summer

Friday, May 19 by Derek Aaron

Four Kentucky children have the opportunity to win $529 each to put toward a college savings account this year by participating in a summer reading program at a local public library, including the Russell County […]

Several local residents named to President’s List at Lindsey Wilson College

Thursday, May 18 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County residents were named to the President’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Spring 2023 semester. Those students included the following: Taylor Beicher Scott Hamm Anne Hopkins Karli Hurt Tyler Melson Nicholas […]

Taylor County’s Hayes Johnson to Announce College Choice on Thursday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 22 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Hayes Johnson knew recruiting would start picking up again after college coaches had a month with national signing day, the transfer portal and bowl games to deal with. Now those coaches like Kentucky associate coach Vince Marrow who visited him last... Read More.

Popplewell, Hardwick make college signings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County High School seniors signed with colleges to continue their academic and athletic careers on Monday. Emma Popplewell signed to play softball at Asbury University. She spoke to WJRS News about her future. Aydan Hardwick signed to play football at Campbellsville University.... Read More.

Luttrell commits to John A. Logan College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County left-handed pitcher Cody Luttrell has committed to John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois. The community college is among the top baseball programs in its conference each season. Luttrell was among the top pitchers in the state last season, finishing with a... Read More.

Local students receive academic honors at EKU, Union College

Tuesday, June 14 by Zac Oakes

Two local students received academic honors at Eastern Kentucky University and Union College. Jacob Franklin Irvin of Russell Springs was named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Kentucky University. Natasha Templin of Jamestown was named […]

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Calipari Believes Tre Mitchell One of Best Transfers in College Basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lindsey Wilson College celebrates record enrollment

Lindsey Wilson College expecting record-breaking enrollment

Youth could win $529 college savings account by reading this summer

Taylor County’s Hayes Johnson to Announce College Choice on Thursday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Popplewell, Hardwick make college signings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Luttrell commits to John A. Logan College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local students receive academic honors at EKU, Union College

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