16th District Baseball and Softball tournament schedules released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

16th District Tournament play begins this weekend for the Russell County High School Baseball and Softball teams. The Laker Baseball team starts things off on Sunday at 2 p.m. when the Lakers take on Metcalfe County at Edmonton Memorial Park. The Lakers took both... Read More.

Laker Baseball team wraps up regular season today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team wraps up the regular season today with a road matchup at Bardstown. The Tigers enter with a record of 24-10. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT.

UK Fans Know that TyTy Washington is Special Player | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 26 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Explaining what makes Kentucky signee TyTy Washington a special player/point guard is not hard for Pete Kaffey, basketball program director at Arizona Compass Prep. “He is a winner. Whatever it takes for him to win, especially in big games, he will... Read More.

Laker Baseball teams defeat North Laurel in final home game of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

In the last home game of the season, the Russell County Lakers came away victorious by a score of 6-1 over the North Laurel Jaguars. Senior Nick Aaron picked up the win on the mound, pitching seven innings and giving up one run on... Read More.

Two Lakers selected for All-Region Tennis Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County Tennis players were selected to the All-Region team. Lucas McFall and Baylee Hart were named All-4th Region yesterday. McFall will advance to play in the state tennis tournament next week.

Lincoln Helm’s no hitter leads JV Lakers to victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Lincoln Helm finished with a four-inning no-hitter as the JV Lakers defeated Rockcastle County 5-1. Helm pitched four innings and walked three, giving up one run, but gave up no hits and struck out five to pick up the win on the mound. Helm... Read More.

Lakers fall at home to Rockcastle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers fell to Rockcastle County at home on Monday by a score of 3-1, snapping the Lakers' winning streak at 7. The Lakers loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, but couldn't capitalize as the... Read More.

Hart pitches no-hitter as Lakers win 14-0 over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

In the final home game of the season for the Lady Lakers, the team's three seniors had big performances as part of a 14-0 Russell County win over Casey County. Natalie Hart threw a no-hitter over five innings, walking two and striking out seven.... Read More.

Three active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.61%. Deaths: We are sad to report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 435 deaths resulting in a 1.94% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known cases. This compares with a 1.47% mortality rate at... Read More.

RCHS alum Jeron Dunbar to coach at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School alumnus Jeron Dunbar has landed a new coaching job. Dunbar will be headed across town to coach the Southwestern High School Warriors. Dunbar was previously the head coach at Somerset High School, where he spent four seasons and accumulated an... Read More.

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16th District Baseball and Softball tournament schedules released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball team wraps up regular season today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Fans Know that TyTy Washington is Special Player | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball teams defeat North Laurel in final home game of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two Lakers selected for All-Region Tennis Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lincoln Helm’s no hitter leads JV Lakers to victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall at home to Rockcastle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hart pitches no-hitter as Lakers win 14-0 over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Three active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS alum Jeron Dunbar to coach at Southwestern | 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