Coach Cal Talks NCAA and COVID | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach John Calipari has no problem with the NCAA’s decision to play every NCAA Tournament game in Indianapolis due to COVID-19 concerns. “Bubbling it up is the safest way for these kids to play basketball. Having six courts in Indianapolis... Read More.

Laker Football Standout Darnell Signs with Lindsey Wilson College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 2 by WJRS Staff

Russell County High School football standout Collin Darnell has announced he will attend Lindsey Wilson College as a member of the Blue Raider football team. Darnell started for the Laker football team since the last three games of his freshman season and continued to... Read More.

UK Women’s Coach Elzy Makes Tough Decision Early, Gains Respect | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT After her brilliant high school career at Oldham County, Kyra Elzy left the state to play basketball for Pat Summitt at Tennessee. “To my defense, it’s hard to say no to coach Summitt, an icon. However, this program (at Kentucky) is... Read More.

UK Radio Guys Leach and Pratt Will Call Away Games from Lexington Studio | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 1 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Due to a Southeastern Conference mandate, the UK Radio Network team of Tom Leach and Mike Pratt will be calling the away games from a studio in Lexington much like ESPN and SEC Network announcers have been doing during football. “I... Read More.

Former Cat Quickley First Round Selection No Surprise to Family | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 30 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Demetria Caldwell does prayers on Facebook Live each Wednesday and admits the thought of her nephew, Immanuel Quickley, becoming a first-round NBA draft pick was often in her prayers. Mock drafts didn’t project Quickley, the 2019-20 Southeastern Conference Player of the... Read More.

Cats Show Inexperience, Fall to Richmond Sunday Afternoon | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 30 by WJRS Staff

By: Eli Gehn WLEX TV Lexington LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Kentucky men's basketball team had its first test of the young season Sunday, and it did not pass said test, falling to Richmond 76-64. The Wildcats' talent and length wasn't enough to... Read More.

High School Football Results from Playoff Games on Friday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 27 by WJRS Staff

In the KHSAA state football playoffs from Friday night: 3A Lexington Christian 42, Somerset 35 3A Glasgow 14, Taylor County 0 5A Southwestern 35, Pulaski County 14 4A Allen County-Scottsville 28, Warren East 13

Richardson Chosen District Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 26 by WJRS Staff

Coach Ryan Richardson of Russell County High School has been named Class 4A District Coach of the Year. The award was announced Wednesday by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association. Richardson, in his second season as head of the Lakers, guided his team to an... Read More.

Jay Bilas Talks UK Basketball and Pro Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 26 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Jay Bilas can still remember the reaction from Kentucky fans when he said that UK basketball didn’t produce pros but instead recruits pros. The ESPN analysts recalls a lot of UK fans getting “their noses out of joint” for his belief... Read More.

“It’s about loving our neighbor” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs United Methodist Church is one church within Russell County that last week announced the suspension of in-person worship services aligning with the recommendation of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. But RSUMC Pastor David Calhoun said the decision wasn't a matter of "faith over... Read More.

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Coach Cal Talks NCAA and COVID | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football Standout Darnell Signs with Lindsey Wilson College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Women’s Coach Elzy Makes Tough Decision Early, Gains Respect | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Radio Guys Leach and Pratt Will Call Away Games from Lexington Studio | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Cat Quickley First Round Selection No Surprise to Family | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Cats Show Inexperience, Fall to Richmond Sunday Afternoon | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

High School Football Results from Playoff Games on Friday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Richardson Chosen District Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jay Bilas Talks UK Basketball and Pro Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

“It’s about loving our neighbor” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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