Lady Laker Softball wins big at Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball picked up a win at Metcalfe County last night by a score of 10-2. Miley Rankins, Rylen McGowan, and Brylie Hardwick each finished with 2 hits on the night. Hardwick and Camdin Cooper each drove in a pair of runs.... Read More.

Laker Baseball to host Adair County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will host Adair County this evening. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 this evening.

RCMS Baseball wins big at Hart County; RCMS Softball falls at Taylor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team won big at Hart County yesterday, defeating the Raiders 15-0 in 4 innings. Ben Bell led the team with 2 hits and 3 runs batted. Brantley Turner also drove in a pair of runs for the Lakers.... Read More.

New proposed football district would have Russell County heading east | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The new draft proposal for high school football districts in Kentucky next year includes major changes for Russell County. Under the proposal, Russell County would remain in Class 4A but would now be in a 5-team district that includes Corbin, Harlan County, Wayne County... Read More.

Maddyn Greenway never worried that coach Kenny Brooks might be leaving Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky signee Maddyn Greenway helped Providence Academy win a fifth straight Minnesota state championship and then has played in the McDonald’s All-American Game and Nike Hoop Summit. However, that did not keep her from still getting on the track where she... Read More.

Laker Baseball falls at Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team fell on the road in a district matchup at Clinton County by a score of 11-1 last night. Mason Jasper, Tanner Stringer, and Walker Stephens recorded hits for the Lakers. Jace Scaggs scored the lone run for Russell County. The... Read More.

RCMS Baseball, Softball teams pick up Tuesday victories | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams picked up victories last night. The Lakers defeated Green County 14-4. Asher Bennett led the way with 4 hits and 3 runs batted in. Riggs Richardson finished with 2 hits and 3 runs batted in.... Read More.

Laker Tennis falls to Pulaski County; hosting Barren on Friday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis teams fell to Pulaski County yesterday. Both teams fell by a score of 5-0. Russell County will host Barren County on Friday.

Coach Will Stein says he will not “beg” players to play for the Wildcats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Will Stein has shown he’s a relentless recruiter and not afraid to go after some of the nation’s elite players. However, he’s made it clear there is one thing he will not do for any recruit. “One thing I’m... Read More.

Laker Baseball defeats Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team picked up a big district win at home last night, defeating the Clinton County Bulldogs by a score of 8-2. The Lakers were led by a strong pitching effort from Tanner Stringer, who pitched the complete game, giving up just... Read More.

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Lady Laker Softball wins big at Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball to host Adair County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball wins big at Hart County; RCMS Softball falls at Taylor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New proposed football district would have Russell County heading east | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Maddyn Greenway never worried that coach Kenny Brooks might be leaving Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball falls at Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball, Softball teams pick up Tuesday victories | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Tennis falls to Pulaski County; hosting Barren on Friday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coach Will Stein says he will not “beg” players to play for the Wildcats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball defeats Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

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