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Local students named to WKU President’s List

Several local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2025 semester. Local students receiving this honor were: Xavier Betts-Jimenez Lauren Bowman Natalie Hart Dawson Bradshaw Katie Owens Camden […]

Local students named to WKU Dean’s List

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2025 semester. Local students receiving this honor were: Ellie G. Terry Morgan S. Taylor Jonah B. Skaggs Leo Dawson […]

Fulk signs with WKU Cheer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County High School's Jaxon Fulk signed to continue his cheer career at Western Kentucky University yesterday. Fulk said he appreciated all the support from the community during his time as a Laker and is looking forward to being at WKU.

Loy signs with WKU Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County senior Owen Loy made it official Friday afternoon, signing to play football at Western Kentucky University. Loy was a three-year starter at quarterback for the Lakers, finishing his high school football career with 45 total touchdowns. Loy also plays basketball and baseball... Read More.

Local students named to WKU President’s List

18 local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Fall 2024 semester. Lucas McFall Levi Ramage Abby Loy Steven Betts-Jimenez Rachel Webb Natalie E. Hart Ellie Terry Jaxon Popplewell […]

Local students named to WKU Dean’s List

Eleven local students were named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Fall 2024 semester. Sarah K. Loy Peyton S. Sumner Blake W. Bolin Matilyn M. Wilson Tarryn A. Reynolds Aylee J. […]

Helm appointed to WKU Board of Regents

A Jamestown attorney has been appointed to the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents. Derrick G. Helm of Jamestown was appointed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to the board and will serve a term through […]

Local students named to President’s List at WKU

Several local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2024 semester. Those local students were: Sara M. Grider Christian Rara Alex B. Gaskin Lauren B. Bowman Rachel R. […]

Eight local students named to Dean’s List at WKU

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Fall 2023 semester. Those students named to the Dean’s List were: Lucas McFall Jaxon Popplewell Katelynn Luttrell Marcus Allen Nikolas […]

16 local students named to President’s List at WKU

16 local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Fall 2023 semester. Those local students named to the President’s List were: Abby Loy Samuel Leveridge Emily Antle Rachel Webb […]