Veteran sportscaster Kenny Rice, a Kentucky native, understands how important this season is for coach Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Rice, 69, is probably best known for his horse race reporting, including the Kentucky Derby, with NBC and MMA coverage for HDNet. The eastern Kentucky native also has been sports director for WTVQ-TV in Lexington and was a national stringer... Read More.

Lakers clinch spot in region tournament; advance to district championship with win over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team clinched a spot in the 4th Region Tournament for the 9th consecutive season with a 6-2 win over Metcalfe County last night. The Lakers were led by pitcher Blaine Melton, who allowed just 2 hits and 1 run over 5... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall to Clinton County in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team saw its season come to an end last night, falling 11-1 to the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs in the 16th District Tournament. Madelyn Roy led the Lady Lakers with a pair of hits in the game, and Rylen McGowan... Read More.

Zoom Diallo is a “capable” point guard who Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy will get the ball to the “right places” next season. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Veteran Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy believes that returning players Malachi Moreno and Kam Williams along with transfer point guard Zoom Diallo give Kentucky “a pretty good starting point” for next season. However, he’s also realistic about the roster that coach... Read More.

Brumley signs with LWU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Baseball senior Alden Brumley officially signed to join the Lindsey Wilson University Blue Raiders on Monday.

RCHS Baseball, Softball teams begin district tournament play tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Baseball and Softball teams begin district tournament play tonight. The 2-seed Laker Baseball team will take on Metcalfe County in the second game of the night, slated to get underway at around 7:30 this evening. The Lady Lakers also... Read More.

Relationships important to Will Stein but so is winning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Relationships are an important part of recruiting for Kentucky football coach Will Stein and his staff. However, those relationships also matter after players get to Kentucky. “Connection is such an important part of a program. Player to player connection, where our... Read More.

Ajsa Sivka, the 10th pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, will provide versatility and outside shooting for Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT How can 6-foot-4 guard Ajsa Sivka of Slovenia, who was picked 10th in the 2025 WNBA draft by Chicago, play for Kentucky next season? Sivka, 20, is an international standout who has played not only for her national team but also... Read More.

16th District Baseball and Softball tournament brackets released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The brackets for the 16th District Baseball and Softball tournaments have been released. The Lakers and Lady Lakers each earned the 2-seed for the tournaments, which are hosted by Metcalfe County this year. The Lakers will open the tournament against the 3-seed Metcalfe County... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball wins big at Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team won big at Wayne County last night by a score of 18-5. It was a big night for several Lady Lakers, as the team recorded 21 total hits. Madelyn Roy finished with 3 hits and a team-high... Read More.

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Veteran sportscaster Kenny Rice, a Kentucky native, understands how important this season is for coach Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers clinch spot in region tournament; advance to district championship with win over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to Clinton County in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Zoom Diallo is a “capable” point guard who Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy will get the ball to the “right places” next season. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Brumley signs with LWU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Baseball, Softball teams begin district tournament play tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Relationships important to Will Stein but so is winning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ajsa Sivka, the 10th pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, will provide versatility and outside shooting for Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

16th District Baseball and Softball tournament brackets released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball wins big at Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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