Calipari Says Oscar Tshiebwe is an “Authentic” Person | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Before Oscar Tshiebwe officially announced he was staying at Kentucky for another season he had some telling him he should go ahead and start his professional career after sweeping national player of the year honors.“There were people in his ear trying... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball game cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team's game against Green County has been cancelled for this evening due to weather.

Laker Baseball to host senior night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team will host senior night tonight as the Lakers take on district rival Clinton County at Laker Field. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Laker Seniors Nick Aaron, Camden Carpenter, Maxon Gosser, Evan Hammond, Nathan Lawson, Cody Luttrell,... Read More.

RCMS Girls soccer wins, boys lose in opening round of district | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team defeated Casey County and the boys lost to Wayne County in the opening round of the district tournaments on Monday. The girls defeated Casey 8-0 with Adriana Thomas scoring 4 goals, Addison Coffey scoring 2, and... Read More.

RCHS Tennis performs well against Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Tennis Team took on Campbellsville last week. Below are the results. Boys SINGLES results Lucas McFall defeated Blake Settle 2 sets to 0. 6-0, 6-0. Boys DOUBLES results Jay Bailey and Jaxon Popplewell defeated Chase Hord and Tyler Smith... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball set to travel to Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team is set to travel to Southwestern today. The two teams have met once, a 7-2 Russell County win on April 16 as part of the Lady Laker Classic. Russell County currently sits at 16-7 on the season. Southwestern enters... Read More.

Laker Baseball wins in walk-off fashion over Warren East | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team won in walk-off fashion over the Warren East Raiders in a matchup of two of the top teams in the 4th Region on Saturday. A two-out single with the bases loaded by Camden Carpenter scored Maxon Gosser to give the... Read More.

Vince “Big Dog” Marrow Says NFL Draft is Testament to Job Mark Stoops Has Done | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, May 1 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTSuccess can be measured in a lot of different ways for Kentucky football. It could be two recent 10-win seasons. It could be four straight bowl victories and six straight bowl appearances.However, nothing might be showcasing the improvement of Kentucky football more... Read More.

RCMS girls soccer defeats South Laurel | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team defeated South Laurel by a score of 4-0 Thursday night. Addison Coffey, Madison Weisbrodt, Marissa Hatchett, and Adriana Thomas each scored a goal for the Lady Lakers. The boys finished with a 1-1 tie against South... Read More.

Lawson pitches no-hitter as Lakers defeat Panthers | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

Nathan Lawson pitched a no-hitter and the Lakers scored 13 runs in five innings as Russell County defeated Cumberland County 13-0 in Burkesville Thursday night. Lawson struck out 14 of 18 batters he faced, as the Lakers avenged an earlier loss to the Panthers... Read More.

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Calipari Says Oscar Tshiebwe is an “Authentic” Person | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball game cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball to host senior night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Girls soccer wins, boys lose in opening round of district | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Tennis performs well against Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball set to travel to Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball wins in walk-off fashion over Warren East | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Vince “Big Dog” Marrow Says NFL Draft is Testament to Job Mark Stoops Has Done | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS girls soccer defeats South Laurel | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson pitches no-hitter as Lakers defeat Panthers | 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

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