Columbia man arrested by KSP, lodged in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested by Kentucky State Police Saturday and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Jeremy R. Boutwell, age 24, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested by Trooper Begley with the Kentucky State Police and lodged in the... Read More.

Greg Lundy to be new RCHS Boys Basketball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School has a new boys basketball coach. Greg Lundy will take over the reigns of the Laker Basketball program following the resignation of Billy Carson this summer. Lundy has been an assistant with the Laker program for the last few years... Read More.

Laker Soccer Teams open season in less than a week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School soccer teams will kick off their season in less than a week. The teams will go on the road to Monroe County in the season opener next Tuesday, Aug. 10. The boys are scheduled to play their home opener... Read More.

Laker Golf finishes tied for 5th in Rockcastle Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Golf Team finished tied for 5th out of a 14 team field at Burnside State Park in the Rockcastle Invitational on Tuesday. Junior Bentley Perkerson led the way for the Lakers, placing 2nd in the 78-player field by shooting an... Read More.

Lady Laker Golf results from the weekend and Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Girls Golf Team was in action over the weekend and yesterday. The team played in the Oak and Sword Invitational at The Pines in Columbia and finished 3rd overall out of seven teams. Breanna Trautman shot an 83, McKenzie Trautman shot... Read More.

LWC Football ranks no. 1 in preseason poll | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

The Lindsey Wilson football team took the top spot in the preseason NAIA FirstDown PlayBook Coaches' Top-25 poll, officials at the national office announced on Monday. The Blue Raiders captured the program's first-ever NAIA National Championship last season. Lindsey Wilson has been ranked inside... Read More.

Garland stepping away as RCIDA Director | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Industrial Development Authority Executive Director Bennie Garland is stepping away from his position as the county's economic development leader. Garland cited family health issues as one of his reasons for resignation. He also cited a belief that it was time for the... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball schedule released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Lady Laker Volleyball team released its schedule for the upcoming 2021 season. Thu., Aug. 12th Somerset Christian - *Scrimmage AWAY F/JV/V 5:00 CST Sat., Aug. 14th Mid-South Bowling Green Classic - *Scrimmage Bowling Green, KY JV&V TBA Mon., Aug.... Read More.

12U Softball team defeated by Indiana | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 12U All Stars Softball team fell short against Team Indiana by a score of 3-1 Tuesday. The team now has a rematch with the Illinois team they played on Sunday scheduled for Wednesday at 1 p.m. If they win that game,... Read More.

Russell County 12U Softball team takes down Nebraska in second round | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 12U Softball team won their second round matchup in the Central Region Tournament by defeating Nebraska 8-0. Brylie Jo Hardwick picked up the win for the Russell County squad, pitching a no-hitter and striking out nine batters. Madelyn Roy led the... Read More.

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Columbia man arrested by KSP, lodged in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Greg Lundy to be new RCHS Boys Basketball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Soccer Teams open season in less than a week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf finishes tied for 5th in Rockcastle Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Golf results from the weekend and Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

LWC Football ranks no. 1 in preseason poll | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Garland stepping away as RCIDA Director | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball schedule released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

12U Softball team defeated by Indiana | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 12U Softball team takes down Nebraska in second round | 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