Trinity Ward’s dreams coming true at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 15 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT For as long as she can remember, Trinity Ward dreamed of playing volleyball at the University of Kentucky. She verbally committed to Kentucky before her high school junior season at Louisville Holy Cross. Her grandparents started taking her to UK games... Read More.

Brooklyn DeLeye had 30 kills, a career high, against UCLA to get Kentucky into the Sweet Sixteen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT On the court, junior Brooklyn DeLeye is a terminator who often destroys opponents like she did when she had a career-high 30 kills in a NCAA Tournament second-round win over UCLA that put Kentucky into the NCAA Regionals for the fourth... Read More.

Kelly Craft, Mark Pope and others praise Mark Stoops for success at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT No one supported or believed in former Kentucky coach Mark Stoops more than Kelly and Joe Craft, who were two of the biggest financial contributors to the football program during Stoops’ 13-year tenure. “Mark is a class act. Mark defines integrity... Read More.

State Treasurer’s Office encouraging Russell County families to sign up for STABLE Kentucky program

Wednesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Treasurer Mark Metcalf is encouraging eligible Russell County families to sign up for the STABLE Kentucky program. STABLE Kentucky is the state’s version of the federal ABLE program. Any resident of Kentucky who developed […]

Josie Gilvin understands her role at Kentucky is to do the little things on and off the court to help her team. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Josie Gilvin shot 41 percent from 3-point range at Western Kentucky last season when she also averaged 13.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 2.3 assists per game. “Josie brings a lot to the table with her tenacity on defense, experience... Read More.

Nominations open for 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

(FRANKFORT, KY) – Nominations for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards are open and will close on Jan. 2, 2026. Presented by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Kentucky Teacher of the […]

Lee Anne Pope is an enthusiastic support of her husband, Mark Pope, and his Kentucky basketball team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Cameron Mills remembers having a conversation with Lee Anne Pope last season asking her how UK coach Mark Pope, her husband and Mills’ former teammate at UK, was doing after a Kentucky loss. “I told her I would text him like... Read More.

Vince Marrow thinks Jasper Johnson made good decision playing at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Vince Marrow got credit for helping bring a lot of talented players to Kentucky while he was the football team’s recruiting coordinator before leaving last summer to become the executive director of player personnel and recruiting at Louisville. However, Marrow also... Read More.

Former Kentucky QBs have helped Cutter Boley | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT One of few bright spots for the Kentucky football team this year has been the development of quarterback Cutter Boley. The redshirt freshman went from backup to start the season to starter and completed 25 or more passes in consecutive games... Read More.

Dawn Staley thinks Kenny Brooks has bright future at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has been to seven Final Fours since 2015 and won three national championships. Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks left Virginia Tech to coach in the SEC last year because he believed he could win a national title.... Read More.

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Trinity Ward’s dreams coming true at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Brooklyn DeLeye had 30 kills, a career high, against UCLA to get Kentucky into the Sweet Sixteen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kelly Craft, Mark Pope and others praise Mark Stoops for success at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State Treasurer’s Office encouraging Russell County families to sign up for STABLE Kentucky program

Josie Gilvin understands her role at Kentucky is to do the little things on and off the court to help her team. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nominations open for 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year

Lee Anne Pope is an enthusiastic support of her husband, Mark Pope, and his Kentucky basketball team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Vince Marrow thinks Jasper Johnson made good decision playing at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Kentucky QBs have helped Cutter Boley | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Dawn Staley thinks Kenny Brooks has bright future at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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