Local students named to Dean’s List at EKU

Saturday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Kentucky University for the Spring 2025 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were: Veronica Boblett Robert Bradshaw Riley Coffey Dani Dunbar Victor […]

Smith receives EKU Aviation Distinguished Graduate Award

Wednesday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Braxton Smith recently received the Eastern Kentucky University School of Aviation Distinguished Graduate Award for Fall 2024. Smith, who graduated from Russell County High School in 2022, is set to graduate in […]

EKU Coach Believes Stoops is Best Ever Football Coach at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Eastern Kentucky coach Walt Wells was lavish in his praise of Kentucky coach Mark Stoops last week even before the Colonels lost 28-17 to UK. “He’s one of the best guys ever to work for. He respects your opinion, your family... 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 […]

Nathan Lawson signs to play baseball at EKU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Senior Nathan Lawson signed to play baseball at Eastern Kentucky University during an official signing ceremony on Monday at RCHS. Lawson committed to EKU last year as a junior. "I've been working for a long time to be able to play at... Read More.

RCHS Baseball standout Nathan Lawson commits to EKU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Lakers pitcher/First Baseman Nathan Lawson announced that he will play baseball at Eastern Kentucky University Monday night. "I am blessed to announce that I am continuing my academic and baseball career at Eastern Kentucky University," Lawson wrote on Twitter Monday... Read More.

EKU Signs On With University Center of Southern Kentucky

Friday, September 6 by Sean Hammond

Eastern Kentucky University has signed a memorandum of agreement to become part of the University Center of Southern Kentucky at Somerset Community College. The University Center of Southern Kentucky launched in May and provides space […]

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Smith receives EKU Aviation Distinguished Graduate Award

EKU Coach Believes Stoops is Best Ever Football Coach at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local students receive academic honors at EKU, Union College

Nathan Lawson signs to play baseball at EKU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Baseball standout Nathan Lawson commits to EKU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

EKU Signs On With University Center of Southern Kentucky

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