Russell County’s Jacob Roy Wins World Championship Gold

Saturday, October 10 by WJRS Staff

Russell County’s Jacob Roy has earned gold on the world stage. According to his mother Amy, Roy won the middleweight division at the 2026 World Sport Jujitsu League Championships in Guatemala on Saturday, capturing gold […]

Stephens’ Chunk of Gold wins West Virginia Derby

Monday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

Chunk of Gold, the horse owned by local businessman Terry Stephens, took home first place in the West Virginia Derby yesterday. Chunk of Gold entered the race as the second-favorite at 2-1 odds in the […]

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won two Olympic gold medals in Tokyo and seems to be peaking at the right time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Former UK track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone showed at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix that she was Olympic ready for a dominating win in the 200-meter dash in 22.0 seconds, the second-fastest time in the world this season. However, McLaughlin-Levrone, 24,... Read More.

RCMS 7th grade volleyball wins gold at ACS February Frenzy | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 7th grade volleyball team won gold at the Allen County-Scottsville February Frenzy over the weekend. The Lady Lakers went 5-0 on the day to capture the tournament championship. Round 1 vs Trinity Christian – Won 2-1 Round 2 vs... Read More.

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Russell County’s Jacob Roy Wins World Championship Gold

Stephens’ Chunk of Gold wins West Virginia Derby

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won two Olympic gold medals in Tokyo and seems to be peaking at the right time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 7th grade volleyball wins gold at ACS February Frenzy | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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