Frederick Douglass Receiver Has UK on His List | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 29 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT He has a lot of potential college choices and likely will still get more scholarship offers but Frederick Douglass junior receiver Dane Key has cut his list of potential schools to 10. He did that Sunday on his mother’s birthday and... Read More.

Laker Baseball Season Opener Today Is Postponed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Lakers Baseball team was scheduled to open its season today with a home matchup against Somerset, however, the game has now been moved to Wednesday afternoon and is slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. WJRS Sports will broadcast the... Read More.

Marcum, Bault named to All-Region teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lady Lakers Star Marcum and Juliah Bault were named to the All-Region teams on Sunday. Marcum was named All-Region 2nd Team and Bault was named All-Region 3rd team. The duo were presented their awards during the 4th Region Tournament Finals on Sunday,... Read More.

Lady Lakers travel to Bowling Green for regional tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers will travel to Bowling Green High School to take on the Lady Purples tonight in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament, with the game starting at 7 p.m. The Lady Lakers enter with a 15-12 record (6-3... Read More.

Stoops and Assistants Always Available to Media, Unlike Other Coaches in SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 25 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Mark Stoops regularly makes himself available to media members but also allows media access to his his coordinators and other assistant coaches “You don’t get to get to these positions without being able to handle yourself. It doesn’t mean... Read More.

RCMS Volleyball defeats Hart County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School swept Hart County in middle school volleyball action Tuesday night. The sixth, seventh, and eighth graders each won by a score of 2-0.

Nick Blakey finishes third at state tournament, Laker bowling team finishes top 8 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

On Monday the Laker Bowling Team competed in the KHSAA State Championship. The Laker boys qualified as the #1 seed in the state as they moved into the Baker game bracket. In the first round, they defeated Campbell County 190-149, 207-186, 207-114 to move... Read More.

UK Volleyball and Softball Players Receive Special Recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Being among the 24 student-athletes selected for induction into the 2021 class of the Frank G. Ham Society of Character means a lot to Kentucky juniors Renee Abernathy and All Stumler. The Society of Character annually honors UK athletes who have... Read More.

2020-2021 Laker Basketball photos | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

A note from Laker Country News Director Zac Oakes: I've compiled photos I took of the Russell County Lakers Basketball team in action this season. It was a strange year with COVID-19 and before the season started, there were serious concerns about whether these... Read More.

Lady Lakers Lose in District Finals, Will Face Top Ranked Bowling Green in Regionals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 22 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers bid to win their fourth consecutive district championship was not to be, as they lost to Metcalfe County Friday in the 16th District championship game at Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers trailed by as many as 13, but came... Read More.

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Laker Baseball Season Opener Today Is Postponed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Marcum, Bault named to All-Region teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers travel to Bowling Green for regional tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stoops and Assistants Always Available to Media, Unlike Other Coaches in SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Volleyball defeats Hart County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nick Blakey finishes third at state tournament, Laker bowling team finishes top 8 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Volleyball and Softball Players Receive Special Recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

2020-2021 Laker Basketball photos | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Lose in District Finals, Will Face Top Ranked Bowling Green in Regionals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

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