Fish Hatchery to host senior fishing derby next week
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will host its annual Catch A Smile Senior Fishing Derby next Tuesday. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon with registration beginning at 8. This is a free […]
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Russell County Gatton Academy senior named National Merit Semifinalist
A Russell County Gatton Academy senior is one of 17 students from the academy at Western Kentucky University to be named semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Jess Christian Rara is a semifinalist […]
Rocky Adkins, governor’s senior advisor, speaks to local chamber
Tuesday saw another large crowd attend a Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting, this month at the Russell County Schools’ ANC, as a top political figure from Frankfort was the guest speaker. WJRS NEWS talked […]
Graduate Senior Offensive Lineman Kenneth Horsey Wants to Raise Level of Play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
By LARRY VAUGHT Veteran offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey doesn’t know to read or hear how the Kentucky offensive line had issues last season because he knows the Big Blue Wall was not up to the standards set by former UK offensive line coach John... Read More.
RCHS Softball on the road at Monroe tonight, hosting Senior Night tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County High School Lady Laker Softball team will be on the road this evening for a district matchup with Monroe County. The Lady Lakers defeated Monroe County at home earlier this season in a back-and-forth affair by a score of 13-12. The... Read More.
Defensive Coordinator Brad White Challenged Senior Josaih Hayes to “Do More” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White challenged senior lineman Josaih Hayes to do more in the 2023 season and likes the way that Hayes did not back down from the challenge. "I expect a guy that's been in the program this long... Read More.
RCHS senior receives prestigious Singletary Scholarship at UK
Olivia Pierce, a senior at Russell County High School, has received the Otis A. Singletary Scholarship from the University of Kentucky. This is UK’s most prestigious academic scholarship and is only awarded to 20 Kentucky […]
Lakers, Lady Lakers play in final home doubleheader on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Tonight will be Senior Night as the Russell County Laker and Lady Laker basketball teams play their final home doubleheader of the season. Russell County will take on Rockcastle County tonight, as the Lady Lakers will play in the first game beginning at 5... Read More.
Price recommended for Senior Lifetime Sportsman’s License
In a recent special-called meeting, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to recommend an amendment to the license, tag and permit fees administrative regulation to allow the sale of a Senior Lifetime Sportsman’s […]
Laker Swim teams pick up wins on senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Laker swim teams picked up big wins on senior night last night. The Lakers finished with a combined score of 655, which topped Adair County at 501 and Bardstown at 458. The girls finished at the top with 296 points with... Read More.