Woodford County’s Johnson Recieves UK Offer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 8 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Woodford County sophomore Jasper Johnson is a consensus top 25 player in the 2025 recruiting class and recently became just the fourth player to get a Kentucky scholarship offer to go with the dozen he already had. The 6-4 point guard... Read More.

Former UK Receiver Brad Pyatt Has Talented Son Considering UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky receiver Brad Pyatt had not been back to Lexington for years when he recently brought his son, Jaxon Pyatt, to see the UK football facilities. “That place has really changed,” said Pyatt. “It was nice before but the facilities... Read More.

RCHS FFA members compete at UK Field Day

Friday, April 28 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County FFA Members recently competed at the University of Kentucky Field Day in Lexington. Below are the results: Citizenship Bowl Chris Warriner- overall winner out of over 40 contestants. Dairy Evaluation Team Allison […]

UK Signee Aaron Bradshaw “Very Impressive” at McDonald’s All-American Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, April 9 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT During Media Day at the McDonald’s All-American Games, several players were asked which other player or players had impressed them the most during all-star practices leading up to the game. Kentucky signee Aaron Bradshaw, a 7-1 player with interior and perimeter... Read More.

Oscar Tshiebwe Still Has “Faith” in This UK Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 14 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Before Kentucky lost to Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament, All-American center Oscar Tshiebwe insisted he was going to make sure his teammates understood there were no “gimme” games in postseason play after UK lost to 15 seed St. Peter’s in last... Read More.

RCHS senior receives prestigious Singletary Scholarship at UK

Tuesday, March 7 by Derek Aaron

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 […]

“Big Deal” for Two Women Golfers at UK to Play at Augusta National | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, February 12 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Laney Frye grew up watching the Masters on TV with her family all also watching. She has dreamed of playing at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia and now she’ll get her chance. The University of Kentucky junior and teammate Jensen... Read More.

Coen Returns to UK as Offensive Coordinator, and He’s Excited About Football Future | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 17 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT New Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen had a potent offense when he was at UK in 2021 behind the running-passing of Will Levis, big-play receiving by Wan’Dale Robinson and dominating running by Chris Rodriguez. He’s back at UK with the same... Read More.

Tyler Ulis Returns to UK as Student Assistant Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 11 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky guard Tyler Ulis, the 2016 SEC Player of the Year, SEC Defensive Player of the Year and Bob Cousey Award winner as the nation’s top point guard, has returned to the UK basketball program as a student assistant on... Read More.

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Woodford County’s Johnson Recieves UK Offer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former UK Receiver Brad Pyatt Has Talented Son Considering UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS FFA members compete at UK Field Day

UK Signee Aaron Bradshaw “Very Impressive” at McDonald’s All-American Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Oscar Tshiebwe Still Has “Faith” in This UK Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS senior receives prestigious Singletary Scholarship at UK

“Big Deal” for Two Women Golfers at UK to Play at Augusta National | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coen Returns to UK as Offensive Coordinator, and He’s Excited About Football Future | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tyler Ulis Returns to UK as Student Assistant Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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