Russell County Schools Food Pantry has made great impact

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

A partnership between Feeding America Kentucky Heartland and the Russell County School District has paid great dividends for students and families in Russell County. The partnership involves a food pantry that is available for students […]

Construction project to impact Waitsboro Recreation Area in Somerset

Tuesday, March 7 by Derek Aaron

Neighboring Pulaski County’s Waitsboro Recreation Area on Lake Cumberland is set to see a replacement of their existing water distribution system, service lines, and supply lines, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced. T […]

Corps release lengthy piece on Wolf Creek Dam, impact on Cumberland River Basin

Thursday, January 26 by Derek Aaron

Special to Laker Country 104.9 By Lee Roberts, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Affairs When the Cumberland River Basin in southeastern Kentucky experiences storms and waters rise, Wolf Creek Dam on the Cumberland River […]

Former Madison Central Standout Malachai Wood Looking to Have Big Impact on UK Football Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 30 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Madison Central offensive lineman Malachi Wood got a Kentucky scholarship offer from UK recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow on May 13, 2021, and verbally committed to the Wildcats in March. The 6-8, 300-pound Wood is the highest rated Kentucky high school offensive... Read More.

Virginia Tech Football Transfer Robinson Looking to Make Big Impact as Receiver for Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 28 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Virginia Tech transfer Tayvion Robinson got a first-hand look at what the Kentucky football program was like when he played against the Cats in the Belk Bowl won 37-30 by Kentucky. He had one rush for five yards, two catches for... Read More.

Major Ice Storm to Impact Parts of Kentucky

Thursday, February 3 by Sean Hammond

Good morning, everyone and happy Thursday! The focus today is going to be on this potential winter/ice storm impacting parts of Kentucky. The best chance for significant ice does remain to our north and west […]

Mid-Morning Update Winter Storm Could Impact the Region this Weekend

Friday, January 14 by Sean Hammond

New model data is beginning to arrive, and I wanted to jump back on here and push a quick update. Reminder, The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Russell […]

Winter Storm to Impact the Region Thursday

Wednesday, January 5 by Sean Hammond

We are preparing to wrap-up our Wednesday which means we are less than 24 hours away from Thursday’s winter storm. It is going to be quite busy tomorrow, which means I probably will not be […]

UK Freshman TyTy Washington Working Hard to Make Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT After his team lost its final game in the 2019-20 season, guard TyTy Washington went to his head coach at Arizona Compass Prep and asked what he had to do to work on his body. “The next day he was going... Read More.

New UK Football Offensive Coordinator Already Having an Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 11 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT What did it cost to lure two coaches away from the NFL to become part of Mark Stoops’ coaching staff at Kentucky? New offensive coordinator Liam Coen will make $750,000 this year and $775,000 in 2022. Running backs coach Jemal Singleton... Read More.

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Russell County Schools Food Pantry has made great impact

Construction project to impact Waitsboro Recreation Area in Somerset

Corps release lengthy piece on Wolf Creek Dam, impact on Cumberland River Basin

Former Madison Central Standout Malachai Wood Looking to Have Big Impact on UK Football Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Virginia Tech Football Transfer Robinson Looking to Make Big Impact as Receiver for Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Major Ice Storm to Impact Parts of Kentucky

Mid-Morning Update Winter Storm Could Impact the Region this Weekend

Winter Storm to Impact the Region Thursday

UK Freshman TyTy Washington Working Hard to Make Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New UK Football Offensive Coordinator Already Having an Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown