Russell County’s Jacob Roy Wins World Championship Gold

Saturday, October 10 by WJRS Staff

Russell County’s Jacob Roy has earned gold on the world stage. According to his mother Amy, Roy won the middleweight division at the 2026 World Sport Jujitsu League Championships in Guatemala on Saturday, capturing gold […]

Russell County’s Jacob Roy Headed to World Jujitsu Championships

Wednesday, October 7 by WJRS Staff

A Russell County martial artist is taking an unbeaten string of tournament finishes to the world stage this weekend. Jacob Roy is headed to Guatemala for the World Sport Jujitsu Championships, scheduled for Friday thru […]

Jasper Johnson believes he is best shooter in the world | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Freshman Jasper Johnson tried to give the right answer for the team when he was asked who is the best shooter on coach Mark Pope’s team. “I would probably say Kam Williams. Trent Noah is shooting at a high clip,” Johnson... Read More.

Ansley Almonor believes Mark Pope’s first team can “shock the world” this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught How has life on the Kentucky basketball team been for Fairleigh Dickinson transfer Ansley Almonor? “It has been great so far. Different but I can’t complain at all,” Almonor said. “I have been able to compete with the best guys in... Read More.

Kirby Smart talks NIL in the college football world | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kirby Smart has won two national championships at Georgia and many believe he has the nation’s top team going into this season. His team has to play SEC games at Alabama, Texas, Ole Miss and Kentucky but Smart said at SEC... Read More.

Missing World War II soldier to be buried in Russell Springs next month

Wednesday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

A Kentucky soldier who was killed in World War II but was unaccounted for up until this year will be laid to rest in Russell Springs next month. Army Private First Class Henry C. Wade […]

Lexington Catholic Sophomore Abby Hammon A Huge Hit in Softball World | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 5 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT She has such a busy summer travel softball schedule that finding time to attend any college softball camps is not easy for Lexington Catholic sophomore Abby Hammon. However, she did make time to attend coach Rachel Lawson’s camp at Kentucky. “I... Read More.

Today is World Diabetes Day

Thursday, November 14 by Sean Hammond

Here is Lake Cumberland District Health Department Diabetes Education Coordinator Jamie Lee with details… Lee shared a few symptoms and risk factors for the disease…

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Russell County’s Jacob Roy Wins World Championship Gold

Russell County’s Jacob Roy Headed to World Jujitsu Championships

Jasper Johnson believes he is best shooter in the world | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ansley Almonor believes Mark Pope’s first team can “shock the world” this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kirby Smart talks NIL in the college football world | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Missing World War II soldier to be buried in Russell Springs next month

Lexington Catholic Sophomore Abby Hammon A Huge Hit in Softball World | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Today is World Diabetes Day

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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