6th inning rally gives Lady Lakers first win of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Lakers came back from a 3-1 deficit against Taylor County Tuesday night with a big sixth inning rally, picking up a win in the season opener by a score of 6-3. The Lady Lakers scored five runs in the bottom of the... Read More.

RCMS girls soccer defeats Northern Middle School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team came away with a 2-0 win over Northern Middle School on Tuesday. Addison Coffey scored both goals for Russell County. The boys lost by a score of 2-0.

Laker Softball set to open season today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

After a cancellation yesterday, the Lady Laker Softball team is set to open its season today, hosting the Taylor County Lady Cardinals. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Laker Tennis has success in opening matches | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis teams had a lot of success in their opening matches of the season against Clinton County. In boys singles action, Lucas McFall won 6-0 and 6-1 ; Jay Bailey won 6-1 and 6-1; and Jaxon Popplewell won 6-4, 6-4. In boys... Read More.

Trip to Boys State Tournament is Special Time for Reed Sheppard and Family | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 15 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTHe’s best remembered by University of Kentucky basketball fans for being the 1998 Final Four Most Outstanding Player when the Cats won the national championship in Tubby Smith’s first year as head coach.However, there’s always been another side to Jeff Sheppard that... Read More.

RCMS Softball opens season with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team opened its season with a win over Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers came away with a 5-4 win. Kaelyn Campbell drove in three runs for the Lady Lakers, and Madelyn Roy drove in two runs. Brylie Jo... Read More.

RCHS Softball home opener canceled for today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Softball team's home opener scheduled for tonight at the Adair County Lady Indians has been canceled.

Stoops Says NFL Scouts Need to Pay Attention to Robinson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 11 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Mark Stoops is happy he had seven players working out at last week’s NFL Combine. He was also appreciative that receiver Wan’Dale Robinson transferred to UK from Nebraska for the 2021 season to help the Cats and put himself... Read More.

Talented group of returnees will lead Lady Laker Softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will have a new face as the head coach this season in Tonya Rexroat. Rexroat, who formerly coached the middle school team, takes over as an interim coach following the resignation of former coach Scott Jones, with... Read More.

Laker Baseball has sights set on 4th Region title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

On the doorstep of the 4th Region Championship game last year, the Russell County Lakers fell just short in a comeback attempt against Franklin-Simpson. Walking off the field in Bowling Green at Nick Denes Field after a 5-3 defeat, the focus immediately turned to... Read More.

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6th inning rally gives Lady Lakers first win of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS girls soccer defeats Northern Middle School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Softball set to open season today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Tennis has success in opening matches | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Trip to Boys State Tournament is Special Time for Reed Sheppard and Family | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball opens season with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Softball home opener canceled for today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stoops Says NFL Scouts Need to Pay Attention to Robinson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball has sights set on 4th Region title | 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