Laker Baseball wins 16th District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

It was a night of celebration on the baseball diamond as the Russell County Lakers captured another 16th District Championship, the 5th in a row for the Laker Baseball program, with a 14-0 win over Clinton County in 5 innings. It was a combination... Read More.

RCMS Girls Soccer to compete for conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team will compete for a conference championship tonight as they take on Wayne County. The Lady Lakers picked up a win over North Laurel to advance to the conference championship, which will take place today at 5:30... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball drops regular season finale to Marion County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team dropped its regular season finale at home to Marion County Monday night. The Lady Lakers fell behind 2-0 early off a two-run home run, and could never recover after that, finishing the regular season with a record of 17-11.... Read More.

Lakers take down Metcalfe to advance to district championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, as the Lakers easily defeated Metcalfe County 12-0 in five innings last night to advance to the 16th District Championship. Trace Stringer, Nathan Lawson, Mayes Gosser,... Read More.

RCHS Bass fishing duo finishes 2nd at state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bass Fishing duo of Will Stephens and Lucas Wray finished second in the KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship over the weekend. The duo of Stephens and Wray finished with a combined catch of 23 pounds and 12 ounces, only... Read More.

Lakers go 1-2 at CU Classic, begin district tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team went 1-2 over the weekend at the CU Tiger Alumni Classic, being shutout twice with a 6-0 loss to DuPont Manual and a 4-0 loss to Marion County. The Lakers win came via an 11-1 win over Thomas Nelson. In... Read More.

Lady Lakers lose close one to Garrard County, host Marion County in regular season finale tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team lost a close to Garrard County in the Don Franklin Showcase Saturday by a score of 3-2. Sophie Shearer led the Lady Lakers with a pair of hits and an RBI, while Payton Kinnett also drove in a run... Read More.

UK All-American Sprinter Abby Steiner Best Described as “Superstar” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, May 15 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Lonnie Greene thinks his wife has the best description of Kentucky All-American senior sprinter Abby Steiner. “Superstar. That is my wife’s words,” said Greene, UK’s head track coach. “Abby understands the gift God has blessed her with. He has honored all... Read More.

RCMS Softball falls to Clinton in conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team fell to Clinton County in the conference championship Thursday night. The Lady Lakers easily defeated Adair County in the semifinals by a score of 11-1, but fell to Clinton County 4-1 in the championship game which was... Read More.

Baseball, Softball district tournament info released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Dates and times for the upcoming 16th District Baseball and Softball tournaments have been released. Both tournaments will be held in Russell County. The 16th District Baseball tournament will be held Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17. The Lakers are the top seed... Read More.

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Laker Baseball wins 16th District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Girls Soccer to compete for conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball drops regular season finale to Marion County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers take down Metcalfe to advance to district championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Bass fishing duo finishes 2nd at state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers go 1-2 at CU Classic, begin district tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers lose close one to Garrard County, host Marion County in regular season finale tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK All-American Sprinter Abby Steiner Best Described as “Superstar” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball falls to Clinton in conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Baseball, Softball district tournament info released | 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