Lady Laker Softball drops game to Southwestern on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team dropped Saturday's game against Southwestern by a score of 8-3. The Lady Lakers fell behind 4-1 early and couldn't rally to get the win. The Lakers finished with just three hits on the day, with Sophie Shearer,... Read More.

Can Calipari Win Back (Or Hold On To) the UK Fan Base? | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 20 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT John Calipari has faced a lot of challenges at Kentucky but after going 9-16 during the 2020-21 season and then losing to 15th-seeded Saint Peter’s last week to end this season he has a major challenge awaiting him. Can he win... Read More.

Lady Lakers win in battle of the bats against South Laurel | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers topped the South Laurel Lady Cardinals in an offensive showcase Friday night by a score of 16-13. It was a big night for freshman Mallie McQueary, who went 4-4 at the plate with 4 RBI and a homerun in... Read More.

Burton’s no-hitter leads RCMS Softball to 10-run win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team picked up a 10-0 win thanks to a brilliant pitching performance from Chezney Burton on Friday. Burton pitched four innings, not allowing a hit and striking out 10 of the 15 batters she faced. It was a... Read More.

RCMS girls soccer defeats McCreary | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The RCMS Girls Soccer teams defeated McCreary Central Thursday night. Team A won 6-0 with Addison Coffey scoring 4 goals and Madison Weisbrodt and Jasmine Bennett each scoring one goal. Team B won 7-0 with Addison Coffey scoring 4 goals, Roselyn Fuentes scoring 2... Read More.

RCHS Baseball, Softball teams play at home Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Baseball and Softball teams will both be at home on Saturday. The Laker Baseball team will host its season opener by taking on Barren County at 1 p.m. The Lady Laker Softball team will host Southwestern, with first pitch... Read More.

RCHS Softball hosts South Laurel tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will look to move to 2-0 on the season as they host the South Laurel Lady Cardinals, who will also be looking to move to 2-0. First pitch for tonight's game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

RCMS Softball moves to 3-0 with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team moved to 3-0 on the season with an 8-6 win at Cumberland County Wednesday night. Trailing 5-1 in the 4th inning, the Lady Lakers rallied, scoring six runs in the inning to take the lead.... Read More.

RCMS Softball no-hits Wayne County to move to 2-0 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team combined for a no-hitter against Wayne County Tuesday night, moving to 2-0 on the season with a 6-1 victory over the Lady Cardinals. Madelyn Roy pitched 3 2/3 innings and striking out five batters with only one... Read More.

Laker tennis teams fall to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Tennis teams traveled to Danville to take on Boyle County at Centre College on Tuesday. The Laker boys lost 6-3, while the girls lost 5-0. Lucas McFall won his singles match, while Jay Bailey, Jaxon Popplewell, Carson Buras, Paxton Trautman, and... Read More.

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Lady Laker Softball drops game to Southwestern on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Can Calipari Win Back (Or Hold On To) the UK Fan Base? | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers win in battle of the bats against South Laurel | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Burton’s no-hitter leads RCMS Softball to 10-run win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS girls soccer defeats McCreary | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Baseball, Softball teams play at home Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Softball hosts South Laurel tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball moves to 3-0 with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball no-hits Wayne County to move to 2-0 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker tennis teams fall to Boyle County | 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