Important dates to know for the upcoming general election

Friday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

Here are important upcoming dates to know for this fall’s general election, courtesy of the Russell County Clerk’s Office. September 19, 2026 – Mail-in Absentee Ballot Request Portal Opens October 5, 2026 – Last Day to Register to Vote for […]

Veteran sportscaster Kenny Rice, a Kentucky native, understands how important this season is for coach Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Rice, 69, is probably best known for his horse race reporting, including the Kentucky Derby, with NBC and MMA coverage for HDNet. The eastern Kentucky native also has been sports director for WTVQ-TV in Lexington and was a national stringer... Read More.

Relationships important to Will Stein but so is winning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Relationships are an important part of recruiting for Kentucky football coach Will Stein and his staff. However, those relationships also matter after players get to Kentucky. “Connection is such an important part of a program. Player to player connection, where our... Read More.

Important dates and information for primary election

Monday, April 27 by Zac Oakes

Here are important dates and information to know about the upcoming primary election. Election Day: Tuesday, May 19 | Polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jamestown Elementary School: Lake, Jamestown, Rowena and […]

Sophomore Kam Williams thought it was more important to rest his foot than get evaluations by putting his name in the NBA draft | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky sophomore Kam Williams had the option to put his name into the NBA Draft, go through the draft evaluation process and still be eligible to return to UK. However, the 6-foot-8 wing player decided against that process after breaking his... Read More.

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Important dates to know for the upcoming general election

Veteran sportscaster Kenny Rice, a Kentucky native, understands how important this season is for coach Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Relationships important to Will Stein but so is winning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Important dates and information for primary election

Sophomore Kam Williams thought it was more important to rest his foot than get evaluations by putting his name in the NBA draft | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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