Laker Golf team currently ranked 11th in the state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team has had a strong showing this season, and is now ranked 11th in the most recent points standings. The ranking is important, as the top 15 teams at the end of the regular season qualify for the KGCA All-State Championship... Read More.

Lake Cumberland ranked among Top 10 best lakes in U.S.

Tuesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland has once again been ranked among the top 10 lakes in the United States by USA Today. The annual USA Today 10 best rankings were recently released and Lake Cumberland was ranked the […]

Lake Cumberland ranked top 10 in Best Lakes by USA Today

Friday, June 14 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland was ranked among the 10 best lakes in the country by USA Today. Lake Cumberland earned the #10 spot after an expert panel nominated their choices, then readers voted for their favorites. The […]

Lakers Fall to State’s Top Ranked Team, Boyle County, 49-7 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 6 by WJRS Staff

The Boyle County Rebels came to Finley Field on Friday night and proved why they are the state's top ranked football team as they scored on their first four possessions of the game, enroute to an easy 49-7 victory over Russell County. Boyle County... Read More.

SCC Adult Education program ranked top in state

Tuesday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The adult education program at Somerset Community College was recently ranked the top program in the state. The program, with locations in Russell, Casey, Wayne, Pulaski, and McCreary counties, was ranked first in the state […]

Local company ranked as top metal building erector

Monday, May 15 by Zac Oakes

Precision Erection Company, a subsidiary of Branscum Construction, was ranked as the 2023 Top Metal Building Erector by tonnage, according to Metal Construction News. The company erected more than 17,000 tons of steel in 2022, which […]

Top Ranked Kiyaunta Goodwin A Huge Get for Stoops and UK Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, April 17 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT He’s the highest ranked player that coach Mark Stoops has brought to Kentucky and picked the Wildcats over Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State from the 60 scholarship offers he had. Offensive lineman Kiyaunta Goodwin was ranked as the No. 5 offensive... Read More.

Laker Baseball ranked 23rd in state in preseason poll | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team is ranked 23rd in the state in a preseason poll released by Kentucky Prep Baseball Report. Here's what the rankings had to say about the Lakers: Outlook: After a 30-win season in 2021, the Lakers return nearly their... Read More.

Lady Lakers Lose at Top Ranked Bowling Green | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, December 5 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers went on the road Saturday night for a 4th Region matchup against top ranked Bowling Green. The Lady Purples showed why they are ranked among the state's best teams, holding the Lady Lakers scoreless in the first quarter on... Read More.

Kentucky drivers ranked as “most polite” in new study

Friday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky drivers were ranked as the most polite in a new study. Insurify, a company which compares car and home insurance, classified failing to yield, failing to stop violations, improper backing, passing where prohibited, tailgating, […]

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Laker Golf team currently ranked 11th in the state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lake Cumberland ranked among Top 10 best lakes in U.S.

Lake Cumberland ranked top 10 in Best Lakes by USA Today

Lakers Fall to State’s Top Ranked Team, Boyle County, 49-7 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

SCC Adult Education program ranked top in state

Local company ranked as top metal building erector

Top Ranked Kiyaunta Goodwin A Huge Get for Stoops and UK Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball ranked 23rd in state in preseason poll | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Lose at Top Ranked Bowling Green | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky drivers ranked as “most polite” in new study

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