Lady Laker Tennis defeats Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Tennis team defeated Cumberland County 6-0 yesterday. Anna Kimbrell, Dori Ballou, Callie Terry, and Laila Hammond all won in singles competition. In doubles, Kimbrell and Ballou, and Brinda Patel and Evie Ramsey picked up wins. The tennis teams are in action... Read More.

Four people reported dead, including suspect, after police standoff in Adair County yesterday

Tuesday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

We’re continuing to learn more details about a tragedy in Adair County yesterday in which four people are reported dead. Yesterday morning a little after 11:00, law enforcement officers in Adair County along with Kentucky […]

Laker Baseball defeats Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team defeated Cumberland County 11-1 on the road last night. Tanner Stringer led the Laker offense with a team-high 3 hits and 1 RBI. Evan Hutchison had 2 hits and an RBI. Ben Kemp had 1 hit and 2 RBI. Stringer... Read More.

Russell County Tennis teams win at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Tennis Teams won at Barren County yesterday. The boys won 4-1. Ethan Coe and Sebastian Betts-Jimenez picked up singles victories. In doubles, it was Carson Buras/Daniel Blakey and Owen Buras/Ben Brown coming out on top. The girls won 3-2. Laila Hammond... Read More.

Man reportedly shot another; fired shots at law enforcement during ongoing standoff in Adair County

Monday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

update: authorities indicate three people are dead at three different locations. The suspect is deceased and Kentucky State Police are searching the house for explosives. The suspect reportedly claimed to have explosives during a call […]

Somerset man killed in Rockcastle County collision

Monday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was killed in a collision in Rockcastle County over the weekend. Kentucky State Police say it happened at around 1 p.m. local time on Saturday on KY 461 known as Lake Cumberland […]

Laker Baseball drops matchups against Adair County, Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team dropped matchups to Adair County and Somerset this weekend. On Friday, Russell County fell to Adair County by a score of 2-1. Tyson Stille, Parker Brumley and Raylan McAninch recorded hits for the Lakers. Alden Brumley pitched 6 2/3 innings,... Read More.

Russell County Tennis teams defeat Somerset Christian | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Tennis teams defeated Somerset Christian on Saturday. The boys won 7-2. Ethan Coe, Sebastian Betts-Jimenez, Owen Buras and Ben Brown won in singles action. In doubles, it was Carson Buras and Ethan Coe; Gage Bryant and Carson Godby; and Owen Buras... Read More.

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see notable decrease in unemployment

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area saw a significant decrease in unemployment during the month of January. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported Russell County’s unemployment rate at 4.3 percent for the month of […]

Turner named next principal at Russell County High School

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School has its next principal. Jordan Turner is set to take over as the school’s next principal following the upcoming retirement of principal Shanna Tarter. Turner was selected by the high school’s […]

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Lady Laker Tennis defeats Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Four people reported dead, including suspect, after police standoff in Adair County yesterday

Laker Baseball defeats Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Tennis teams win at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Man reportedly shot another; fired shots at law enforcement during ongoing standoff in Adair County

Somerset man killed in Rockcastle County collision

Laker Baseball drops matchups against Adair County, Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Tennis teams defeat Somerset Christian | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see notable decrease in unemployment

Turner named next principal at Russell County High School

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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