Lawless & Smith True Value Honored for 40 Years in Russell Springs

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

Russell Springs city leaders recognized a local business during Thursday evening’s meeting of the Russell Springs City Council. Mayor Eddie Thomas presented Mitchell Richards with a certificate and award honoring Lawless & Smith True Value […]

Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against 30 People

Thursday, August 27 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Grand Jury met Tuesday and returned indictments against 30 individuals on charges ranging from drug trafficking and possession to burglary, assault and organized crime. According to circuit court records: David Carl Kasper and […]

Trinity Ward’s dreams coming true at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 15 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT For as long as she can remember, Trinity Ward dreamed of playing volleyball at the University of Kentucky. She verbally committed to Kentucky before her high school junior season at Louisville Holy Cross. Her grandparents started taking her to UK games... Read More.

Georgia Tech transfer Tonie Morgan came to UK to learn how to be a true point guard | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Georgia Tech transfer Tonie Morgan is projected as the ninth pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft and came to Kentucky knowing that coach Kenny Brooks has a knack for developing point guards like he did with All-American Georgia Amoore at Virginia... Read More.

True freshman Kassie O’Brien is battling redshirt sophomore Ava Sarafa to be UK’s starting setter | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT For the last eight years Kentucky coach Craig Skinner has not had to worry about who the team’s setter would be. All-American Madison Lilley, the 2020 national player of the year, started four seasons and then Emma Grome stepped in and... Read More.

Kentucky freshman Trent Noah has helped inspire other 13th Region players to believe their dreams can come true. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT North Laurel’s Reed Sheppard played in the 2022 and 2023 state tournaments representing the 13th Region while Trent Noah of Harlan County played in the state tourney in 2024 and reached the championship game. Several “mountain” teams were in last week’s... Read More.

“A true hero” Fellow deputies remember Josh Phipps

Thursday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

Fallen deputy Josh Phipps is being remembered by his fellow deputies as a hero. Deputy Dustin Bunch with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office called Phipps “an officer’s officer” and said he was always someone who […]

A true warrior: Local teen Mason Hargrove tackles cancer diagnosis

Thursday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Thirteen-year-old Mason Hargrove is like a lot of boys his age. He plays sports and likes to spend time with his friends and younger siblings. He’s a 7th grader who suits up at wide receiver […]

Wallace Looks to Contribute to Cats at Linebacker Position as True Freshman | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, August 22 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT He’s realistic about how difficult it can be for a true freshman linebacker to play in the Southeastern Conference. However, Trevin Wallace is also confident he can be a contributor for Kentucky this season. “I know it is pretty tough to... Read More.

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Lawless & Smith True Value Honored for 40 Years in Russell Springs

Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against 30 People

Trinity Ward’s dreams coming true at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Georgia Tech transfer Tonie Morgan came to UK to learn how to be a true point guard | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

True freshman Kassie O’Brien is battling redshirt sophomore Ava Sarafa to be UK’s starting setter | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky freshman Trent Noah has helped inspire other 13th Region players to believe their dreams can come true. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

“A true hero” Fellow deputies remember Josh Phipps

A true warrior: Local teen Mason Hargrove tackles cancer diagnosis

Wallace Looks to Contribute to Cats at Linebacker Position as True Freshman | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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