Russell County granted move to District 2 in upcoming football alignment. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association granted a request from Russell County to move from District 6 to District 2 in the upcoming football alignment. Beginning in 2027, Russell County will move into a six-team district that includes Allen County-Scottsville, Franklin-Simpson, Logan County, Ohio... Read More.

RCHS Baseball, Softball in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Baseball and Softball teams are in action this evening. The Lakers will host Barren County this evening, getting underway at 5:30. The Lady Lakers will host Clinton County in a district matchup. That one gets underway at 5:30 as... Read More.

RCMS Softball wins close matchup over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team won a close one over Green County last night by a score of 9-8. Aspen Stearns led the team with 3 hits and 3 RBI. Hallie Knight finished with 2 hits and 2 runs batted... Read More.

Laker tennis doubles competitors fall in region quarterfinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

Members of the Laker Tennis team competed in the 4th Region Individual competition on Tuesday. The duo of Carson Buras/Ethan Coe and the duo of Owen Buras/Ben Brown fell in the 4th Region quarterfinals. The Laker Tennis team will compete in region competition on... Read More.

Jamestown woman arrested on felony assault charge | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested on a felony assault charge last night. The Russell County Sheriff's Office arrested 51-year-old Christy Lawless. She was charged with assault second degree - domestic violence. Lawless was arrested by Deputy Chad Fox with the Russell County Sheriff's Office.... Read More.

Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner says managing the transfer portal is a challenging task | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Three players — Ava Sarafa, Jordyn Dailey and Brooke Bultema — that were part of Kentucky’s 2025 national runner-up volleyball team transferred to new schools for this season. All three made contributions to Kentucky but none figured to be starters on... Read More.

Lady Lakers defeat Metcalfe County on senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team defeated Metcalfe County on Senior Night last night by a score of 7-2. Rylen McGowan led the Lady Lakers with 3 hits and 2 runs batted in. Madelyn Roy also finished with a pair of hits and 2 RBI.... Read More.

Laker Baseball falls to Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team fell to Whitley County last night by a score of 15-0. Raylan McAninch and Ben Kemp each finished with a hit in the game. The Lakers are back in action this Thursday, hosting Barren County.

RCMS Baseball defeats Green County; RCMS Softball loses close one to Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team defeated Green County 16-6 last night. Asher Bennett led the Lakers with 4 hits and 3 runs batted in. Aaron McGowan and Jacob Fudge each drove in 3 runs as well. The middle school softball team lost... Read More.

Laker Baseball picks up win over Corbin | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team picked up a win over Corbin last night by a score of 5-2. Tanner Stringer, Mason Jasper, and Raylan McAninch each finished with 2 hits. McAninch and Alden Brumley drove in a pair of runs for the Lakers. Blaine Melton... Read More.

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Russell County granted move to District 2 in upcoming football alignment. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Baseball, Softball in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball wins close matchup over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker tennis doubles competitors fall in region quarterfinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jamestown woman arrested on felony assault charge | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner says managing the transfer portal is a challenging task | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers defeat Metcalfe County on senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball falls to Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball defeats Green County; RCMS Softball loses close one to Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball picks up win over Corbin | 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