Rogers named Kentucky SRO Association Rookie of the Year

Tuesday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary School Resource Officer Jamie Rogers has been named the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers Rookie of the Year. Rogers, a 24-year law enforcement veteran, is in his first full year as the […]

Roy, Skaggs named CKMSAC Players of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 9 by Zac Oakes

The Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Softball and Baseball Players of the Year are both from Russell County. Russell County's Madelyn Roy was named the conference softball player of the year, while Jace Skaggs was named the conference's baseball player of the year.... Read More.

Russell County native Neat named head volleyball coach at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Michelle Neat, formerly Michelle Copley, has been named the head coach of the Adair County High School Lady Indian Volleyball team. Neat previously coached the Adair County Middle School volleyball team. She graduated from Russell County High School in 2008 and... Read More.

Adair, Casey, and Cumberland counties named in federal major disaster declaration from early March storms

Thursday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County was not among the 76 Kentucky counties listed in President Biden’s major disaster declaration for the storms that came through the area on March 3 and 4. While Russell County was not included […]

Dr. Miles named 2023 Health Hero Award recipient

Tuesday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Dr. Richard Miles has been named the 2023 Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award winner. The award, presented by Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD), is bestowed annually to an individual who has demonstrated […]

Stephens named KY Department of Fish & Wildlife Biologist of the Year

Friday, March 3 by Derek Aaron

Russell County native Cody Stephens, a biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, recently picked up a big honor within the agency. Stephens, a 2009 RCHS graduate, talked with WJRS NEWS about the […]

Loy, Gosser named to All-District Basketball team; four Laker cheerleaders named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

As the 16th District Basketball tournament wrapped up on Friday, two Laker basketball players and four Laker cheerleaders were named to their respective All-District teams. Laker Basketball sophomores Owen Loy and Mayes Gosser were named to the All-District Basketball team. Senior cheerleaders Tony Noyola,... Read More.

Bolin, Coffey named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County Lady Laker Basketball Players were recognized last night at the girls 16th District championship game. Sophomore Rachel Bolin and freshman Aniyah Coffey were named All-District. The Metcalfe County Lady Hornets won the 16th District Championship last night, defeating the Clinton County... Read More.

Hammond named Task Force Officer of the Year

Tuesday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Scott Hammond was named the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Kentucky Task Force Officer of the Year. Hammond was chosen as the recipient of the award from about 95 officers in the […]

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Rogers named Kentucky SRO Association Rookie of the Year

Roy, Skaggs named CKMSAC Players of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County native Neat named head volleyball coach at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Adair, Casey, and Cumberland counties named in federal major disaster declaration from early March storms

Dr. Miles named 2023 Health Hero Award recipient

Stephens named KY Department of Fish & Wildlife Biologist of the Year

Loy, Gosser named to All-District Basketball team; four Laker cheerleaders named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bolin, Coffey named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hammond named Task Force Officer of the Year

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