Hamm commits to Berea College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lakers senior forward Scott Hamm will continue his basketball career at Berea College. Hamm made the announcement last night on social media. "Want to first say thank God for this opportunity for me to play basketball," Hamm wrote. "With this said, I'm... Read More.

Calipari Proud of Former Assistant Spradlin and Morehead State in NCAA | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 18 by WJRS Staff

John Calipari couldn’t hide his pride about having two of his former staff members getting Morehead State into the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 10 years. Morehead coach Preston Spradlin was on the UK staff from 2009-2014 and Morehead assistant coach Dominic... Read More.

Bault to continue basketball career at LWC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Senior Juliah Bault will continue her basketball career at Lindsey Wilson College. Bault, the starting point guard for the Lady Lakers, is averaging 14.5 points per game for the Lady Lakers this season and joined the 1,000 Point Club earlier... Read More.

Lady Lakers headed to 12th consecutive regional tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

With a 58-35 win over Cumberland County Tuesday night, the Russell County Lady Lakers have clinched a spot in the 4th Region Tournament. This will be the Lady Lakers' 12th consecutive appearance in the 4th Region Tournament. Leading the way for the Lady Lakers... Read More.

Star Marcum joins RCHS 1,000 point club | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball program has a new member in the 1,000 point club. Senior Star Marcum joined the prestigious group Tuesday night with a layup in the fourth quarter of Russell County's 58-35 win over Cumberland County in the 16th District... Read More.

RCMS soccer teams defeat Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Soccer teams defeated Casey County Tuesday night. The girls team started by picking up a 2-1 victory. The boys came away with a 5-0 victory.

RCMS 6th and 8th grade volleyball pick up wins over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 6th and 8th grade volleyball teams picked up victories over Clinton County Tuesday night. Both 6th and 8th graders won 2-0. The 7th grade team fell short by a score of 2-0.

Season Ends for Laker Boys in OT Loss to Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 16 by WJRS Staff

The 2021 season came to an end last night for the Lakers boys as they lost to Metcalfe County in overtime in the opening round of the 16th District tournament, 58 to 51. It was the third straight year the Lakers have been eliminated... Read More.

Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams begin district tournament play this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers Basketball teams begin 16th District Tournament play this week. The Lakers take on Metcalfe County tonight at 6 p.m. at Cumberland County High School. The winner will clinch a spot in the 4th Region Tournament. Yesterday, the... Read More.

Laker Boys headed to state bowling tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

On Thursday The Mighty Laker Bowling Team started competition in the KHSAA 2nd Region Tournament. The Laker Boys competed in the team event on Thursday and qualified as the #1 seed in the region. In the first round of the bracket, the Lakers received... Read More.

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Hamm commits to Berea College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Calipari Proud of Former Assistant Spradlin and Morehead State in NCAA | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bault to continue basketball career at LWC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers headed to 12th consecutive regional tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Star Marcum joins RCHS 1,000 point club | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS soccer teams defeat Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 6th and 8th grade volleyball pick up wins over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Season Ends for Laker Boys in OT Loss to Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams begin district tournament play this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys headed to state bowling tournament | 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