Russell County Laker Golf team competes at Somerset Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Golf team competed at the Somerset Invitational at Eagles Nest Country Club over the weekend. Nate Aaron led the Lakers with a score of 85, followed by Noah McMillin and Daylon Blevins each finishing with an 86. Kole Rixon shot... Read More.

Eli Cox Wants to Be Part of “Nasty, Physical” Offensive Line for UK This Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Senior offensive lineman Eli Cox doesn’t mince words about what Kentucky has to do better this season to make sure it does not have a repeat of last year’s 7-6 record. “It has to be a conscious choice to be a... Read More.

Oxendine, Football Cats Looking for Big Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 27 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT It’s not hard for Octavious Oxendine to describe what it is like to play for Kentucky coach Mark Stoops. “I feel like it's a blessing just cause you don't get that many coaches that's actually player led like he says he... Read More.

UK Football Defensive Coordinator Brad White Ready for Another Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky’s defense has been among the best in the Southeastern Conference under defensive coordinator Brad White and defensive line coach Anwar Stewart says he’s a joy to work for. “He’s very smart and he actually listens to your ideas,” said Stewart,... Read More.

Stringer, Gosser chosen for all-star games this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County High School Baseball players have been selected to participate in all-star games at Centre College this week. Trace Stringer, who just finished his junior year, was selected for the junior all-star game where he will represent the West team. That game... Read More.

Bass Fishing Duo headed to nationals, named Anglers of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County Bass Fishing Duo is headed to nationals after being named 2023 Anglers of the Year. The duo of Caden Hall and Kaleb Wilson received the award earlier this week and will hit the water in Hartwell, South Carolina next month for... Read More.

Bass fishing teams in state tourney action this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 6 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School has several anglers fishing in the state tournament this week at Barren River Lake. Russell County Middle School anglers will fish today and Wednesday while high school bass fishing team members will fish on Thursday and Friday. Russell County High... Read More.

McFall falls in Round of 16 in state tennis tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School senior Lucas McFall was eliminated in the Round of 16 in the state tennis tournament yesterday. McFall lost to Henry Clay High School Senior Evan Duggal in the Round of 16 yesterday, as Duggal advanced to the state semifinals today.... Read More.

McFall advances to Round of 16 in state tennis tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

Lucas McFall has advanced to the Round of 16 in the KHSAA State Tennis Tournament. McFall defeated Simon Walz from Taylor County yesterday in the Round of 32 to secure his spot in the next round. McFall will play at 7 a.m. in the... Read More.

McFall set to begin play in state tennis tournament today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School senior Lucas McFall is set to begin play in the state tennis tournament today at Top Seed Tennis Club in Nicholasville. McFall is set to be in action this morning at 7 a.m. CT, taking on Henderson County's Jaxton Duncan... Read More.

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Russell County Laker Golf team competes at Somerset Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Eli Cox Wants to Be Part of “Nasty, Physical” Offensive Line for UK This Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Oxendine, Football Cats Looking for Big Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Football Defensive Coordinator Brad White Ready for Another Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stringer, Gosser chosen for all-star games this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bass Fishing Duo headed to nationals, named Anglers of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bass fishing teams in state tourney action this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McFall falls in Round of 16 in state tennis tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McFall advances to Round of 16 in state tennis tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McFall set to begin play in state tennis tournament today | 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