16th District Tournament brackets released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

The 16th District Basketball Tournament brackets were finalized today. The Lady Lakers play Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. against Cumberland County. The Lakers play Metcalfe County on Monday, March 15 at 6 p.m. The 16th District Tournament is at Cumberland County this year.

Information released on 4th Region Basketball Tournaments | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Some information is being released about the upcoming 4th Region Basketball Tournaments coming up next month. Here's what we know so far. Boys Tournament Sunday, March 21 - Wednesday, March 24 Sunday matchups begin at 3 p.m. at the site of district winners. Monday,... Read More.

Laker and Lady Laker Basketball Broadcast Schedule Released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, December 20 by WJRS Staff

Laker Country 1049 WJRS, your official home for Russell County Laker sports, released its tentative broadcast schedule for the upcoming 2021 high school basketball schedule. Jeff Hoover will once again be the play by play host of Laker basketball games. Hoover said he was... Read More.

New state unemployment report released

Thursday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2020 unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC). The preliminary August 2020 jobless rate […]

Laker Football Schedule Is Released, Season Starts September 11th at Home vs. Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

Laker Head Football Coach Ryan Richardson released yesterday the Laker football schedule for the upcoming season. Coach Richardson says he is still looking to file the October 9th open date with an opponent. Once again this year, Laker Country 1049 WJRS will be your... Read More.

Election Results to be Released Today

Tuesday, June 30 by Sean Hammond

Voters in the 83rd legislative district should find out today who will serve as their State Representative come January. County clerks in Russell, Clinton and Cumberland counties are set to release their county vote totals from […]

Election Results to be Released Tuesday

Friday, June 26 by Sean Hammond

Russell County voters can expect Final vote totals for Russell County to be released at 4:30 Tuesday afternoon…. this according to Ruth Hill, Deputy County Clerk. Hill told WJRS NEWS last night that it will […]

Some Election Results Released in Russell County Wednesday

Thursday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

Although official final results from Tuesday’s primary election will not be released until next week, WJRS NEWS did obtain yesterday afternoon some results. After several requests, staff from the office of County Clerk Sue Brockman […]

Guidelines Released for Reopening of Kentucky Schools

Thursday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Department for Public Health issued yesterday it’s highly anticipated guidance for schools and school’s districts on how to safely reopen for the upcoming school year amid the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. WJRS NEWS […]

Two More Released From Isolation in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 22 by Sean Hammond

Two more COVID-19 patients were released from isolation on Thursday here in Russell County. There are now 2 active cases that are on home self-isolation. Russell County reported no new cases. Adair County reported one new case of COVID-19 Thursday. The person is indirectly... Read More.

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16th District Tournament brackets released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Information released on 4th Region Basketball Tournaments | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker and Lady Laker Basketball Broadcast Schedule Released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New state unemployment report released

Laker Football Schedule Is Released, Season Starts September 11th at Home vs. Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Election Results to be Released Today

Election Results to be Released Tuesday

Some Election Results Released in Russell County Wednesday

Guidelines Released for Reopening of Kentucky Schools

Two More Released From Isolation in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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