Two Area School Districts Delay Start of School Year Due to Construction

Wednesday, August 5 by WJRS Staff

Students in both Adair and Wayne counties will begin the new school year later than originally planned as construction projects continue at each district. Adair County Schools announced Tuesday that the first day of classes […]

Casey County Schools Delay Start of School One Week Amid Water Supply Concerns

Tuesday, July 14 by WJRS Staff

The Casey County Board of Education has approved a revision to the 2026-2027 school calendar as a proactive response to the ongoing water supply concerns affecting the community. Under the revised calendar, the first day […]

Laker Tennis off to strong start | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis team is off to a strong start this season under new head coach Chris Godby, with both the boys and girls picking up victories against Southwestern yesterday. The boys defeated Southwestern 6-3 overall. In singles matches: Carson Buras lost 7-9 Ethan... Read More.

New RCH Pulmonology clinic off to great start

Friday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital’s new Pulmonology clinic is off to a strong start. After just a few days of operation, hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the new clinic has been a significant boost for healthcare locally. […]

Laker Swim has strong start to season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim team got its 25-26 season underway with a strong start this past weekend. The Lakers hosted the Fall Preview meet with Russell County coming out on top in the boys and girls leaderboards of 22 participating teams. Senior Jacob Phillips led... Read More.

Jordan Obi off to strong start this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 18 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Jordan Obi, a fifth-year graduate student, transferred to UK from Penn last season but then missed the whole season due to a lower leg injury. She’s off to an impressive start this season averaging 11 points and 7.3 rebounds per game... Read More.

Crusade for Children Donation Collections Start Friday

Wednesday, June 4 by Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department will begin collecting donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children this Friday. Fire Chief Bobby Johnson was a guest on Community Conversation and provided more details… Volunteers will be […]

Sweden’s Elsa Vadfors got a “late start” playing basketball and will continue her career at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Elsa Vadfors, a 6-foot-5 center from Sweden, recently signed with the University of Kentucky. Vadfors, 19, played for Uppsala Basket, a Swedish club team, where she averaged 1.2 points and 2.9 rebounds in 18 games this season. She also played for... Read More.

Lakers start, finish strong in region tournament win over Franklin-Simpson

Wednesday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers started strong and finished strong in last night’s region tournament victory over Franklin-Simpson, coming away with a 57-46 win over the Wildcats. The Lakers scored 22 points in the first quarter […]

Lakers scheduled to take on Pulaski tonight; Lady Lakers start district tournament Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team is scheduled to go on the road to Pulaski County tonight. Tip-off for tonight's game is scheduled for 7 p.m. central time. This is set to be the last regular season game for the Lakers before postseason play next week.... Read More.

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Two Area School Districts Delay Start of School Year Due to Construction

Casey County Schools Delay Start of School One Week Amid Water Supply Concerns

Laker Tennis off to strong start | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New RCH Pulmonology clinic off to great start

Laker Swim has strong start to season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jordan Obi off to strong start this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Crusade for Children Donation Collections Start Friday

Sweden’s Elsa Vadfors got a “late start” playing basketball and will continue her career at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers start, finish strong in region tournament win over Franklin-Simpson

Lakers scheduled to take on Pulaski tonight; Lady Lakers start district tournament Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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