Gamble pays off for former UK cornerback Phillips | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

Andru Phillips has wanted to play in the National Football League for as long as he can remember but he heard the doubters when he declared for the NFL draft after his junior season even though he had 47 tackles, five pass breakups and... Read More.

Russell County FFA competes at UK Field Day

Thursday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA team competed at Field Day at the University of Kentucky recently. The Dairy evaluation team, consisting of Emery Roy, Abby Fox, Lilly Williams, and Jalyn Meece ended up eighth place overall. […]

UK Football Signee Quay’Sheed Scott “Maximum Effort” Addition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT If there is one thing coach Brian Hennecy thinks Kentucky football fans should know about signee Quay’Sheed Scott is that he always gives maximum effort. “I think he will give you 110 percent every time he is on the field,” Hennecy... Read More.

Former UK Coach Sees Great Potential For Football Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 5 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Zach Yenser was excited about the potential for UK’s offensive line next season and is “extremely disappointed” he won’t get to coach that unit after being fired despite signing a contract extension in December. “We battled for two years to get... Read More.

Antonio Reeves Gives UK a Veteran Presence Amid Super Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 30 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Jon Sundvold, former University of Missouri All-American and nine-year NBA veteran, has been a men’s college basketball analyst since 1994 and he likes a lot he has seen from coach John Calipari’s team this season. “Maybe rebounding at times is an... Read More.

Jim Master Wanted To Give Back to UK For His Athletic and Academic Experience | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 29 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Jim Master played basketball at Kentucky from 1980-84 for coach Joe Hall and finished his career with 1,283 points, 254 assists, 209 rebounds and 60 steals in 121 games. He was a 48.5 percent shooter from the field and 84.9 percent... Read More.

Six local students named to UK College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List

Tuesday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Six local students were named to the University of Kentucky’s College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were Mattie Smith and Ashten Wall […]

Kentucky Native, UK Recruit Jasper Johnson is “Special Talent” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 15 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Link (Mo.) Academy coach Bill Armstrong has 21 years of college coaching experience and has helped recruit three McDonald's All-Americans, 24 all-Southeastern Conference selections and 10 NBA players. Armstrong understands how special junior guard Jasper Johnson can be. The 6-5 guard... Read More.

Former UK Quarterback Derrick Ramsey Has New Book | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 26 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Derrick Ramsey’s journey to becoming the first African-American quarterback at Kentucky was not an easy one but it eventually led him to being a Super Bowl champion, college athletics director and even Kentucky government cabinet secretary. Ramsey shares his story —... Read More.

UK Coach Says Dillingham and Sheppard Have Great Chemistry Together | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 7 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Two players not worried at all about not being in John Calipari’s starting lineup are Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham. Sheppard has the best overall statistics of anyone on the team while Dillingham leads the team in assists and is second... Read More.

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Gamble pays off for former UK cornerback Phillips | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County FFA competes at UK Field Day

UK Football Signee Quay’Sheed Scott “Maximum Effort” Addition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former UK Coach Sees Great Potential For Football Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Antonio Reeves Gives UK a Veteran Presence Amid Super Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jim Master Wanted To Give Back to UK For His Athletic and Academic Experience | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky Native, UK Recruit Jasper Johnson is “Special Talent” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former UK Quarterback Derrick Ramsey Has New Book | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Coach Says Dillingham and Sheppard Have Great Chemistry Together | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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