Tshiebwe Wins Naismith, Wooden Awards as Player of Year, Gives God All the Glory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 6 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT After leading the nation in rebounding at 15.1 per game and also leading Kentucky in scoring (17.4 points), steals (1.8), blocks (1.6) and field goal percentage (60.6), junior Oscar Tshiebwe was named player of the year by the National Association of... Read More.

SCC could see higher tuition in upcoming academic year

Tuesday, March 29 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents reportedly met this weekend to discuss several proposals, including the raising of tuition. The board voted to raise tuition by $3 per credit hour for […]

New hunting, fishing license year begins today

Tuesday, March 1 by Derek Aaron

A new license year begins today, March 1st, and the year runs through the end of February 2023 for state hunting and fishing licenses, according to state wildlife officials. Licenses and permits can be purchased […]

UK’s Wan’Dale Robinson is Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Record-setting receiver Wan’Dale Robinson had a historic homecoming after transferring from Nebraska to UK this season and was the recent winner of the Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the YearHe beat two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record-holder Sydney McLaughlin... Read More.

Chamber Holds First Meeting of New Year

Wednesday, January 19 by Derek Aaron

WJRS NEWS caught up with new Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Marisa Ramsey on Tuesday at the Russell County Library following the first chamber meeting of the new year… The Russell County Chamber of […]

Strong Storms to Start the New Year

Thursday, December 30 by Sean Hammond

Good Thursday, everyone! Our system that came through the region yesterday proved to be a rainmaker as the dynamics for severe weather were just not supported for the region. We are now going to look […]

Texas Guard Cason Wallace is Third Top 10 Pickup for Cats Next Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 16 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Count ESPN national director of recruiting Paul Biancardi as a believer in John Calipari’s 2022 recruiting class with the recent addition of Texas guard Cason Wallace, the third top 10 player in the 2022 class. “Look for Kentucky to have a... Read More.

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Tshiebwe Wins Naismith, Wooden Awards as Player of Year, Gives God All the Glory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

SCC could see higher tuition in upcoming academic year

New hunting, fishing license year begins today

UK’s Wan’Dale Robinson is Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Chamber Holds First Meeting of New Year

Strong Storms to Start the New Year

Texas Guard Cason Wallace is Third Top 10 Pickup for Cats Next Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Single-vehicle collision results in nine year old being flown out

Tyla Bailey named 3rd Region Coach of the Year

Report: Local law enforcement investigated 38 burglary/breaking and entering cases last year

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown