Three Russell County Players Earn All-Region Honors | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 14 by WJRS Staff

Three Russell County High School basketball players, all seniors, earned All-4th Region honors as announced on Saturday. Senior Star Marcum was named to the girls All-Region Second Team, while teammate Juliah Bault was named All-Region Third Team. Bault finished the regular season averaging 14.5... Read More.

UK vs. Florida Volleyball Match This Weekend Could Determine SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 14 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Before the season even started it figured that the Southeastern Conference volleyball championship would again come down to Kentucky and Florida. The two SEC powers play Friday and Saturday in Gainesville and as expected the matches will settle the league championship.... Read More.

UK Freshman Shortstop on Record Setting Pace for Home Runs | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 11 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT She insists she does not go to bat thinking about hitting home runs but just trying to get a quality at-bat. However, a quality at-bat often leads to a home run for Kentucky freshman shortstop Erin Coffel. She had 50 homers... Read More.

Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Close Out Regular Season With Wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker Boys both closed out their 2021 basketball seasons Thursday night with wins. The Lady Lakers went on the road to Whitley City and defeated McCreary County 62 to 45. Star Marcum had a big night for Russell... Read More.

Lakers Close Out Regular Season Tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers will close out their 2021 regular season tonight when they host Glasgow at Laker gym. Glasgow is 9-13, while the Lakers are 12-13. Tonight's game is set to start at 6 o'clock and is varsity only. Join Jeff Hoover for... Read More.

UK’s Howard Is Again SEC Player of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 11 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT First-year Kentucky coach Kyra Elzy started her head coaching career by having to suspend All-American Rhyne Howard, a potential national player of the year, for two games for a violation of team rules. However, that did not taint the relationship between... Read More.

RS City Council to vote on police chief nomination today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

Mayor Eddie Thomas will present a nominee for the position of Russell Springs Police Chief at tonight's city council meeting. WJRS News spoke with Mayor Thomas and confirmed that he will present the name of his choice for the position, and the city council... Read More.

Sarr Thankful for Opportunity at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 9 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Olivier Sarr’s season at Kentucky may not have gone the way he envisioned it when he transferred from Kentucky but he still appreciates the opportunity he’s had to receive an American education after growing up in France. “I think for me... Read More.

UK Recruiting Not Affected by Losing Season, So Far | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 8 by WJRS Staff

What kind of impact is Kentucky’s losing season going to have on future recruiting? If Kentucky assistant coach Bruiser Flint is right, he thinks recruits will be unaffected by the losses this season. “Why wouldn’t they (be unaffected)? That’s my thing. Why wouldn’t they... Read More.

Laker Bowling team defeats Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

On Thursday, the Laker Bowling Team traveled to Phillips Lanes to take on the Taylor County Cardinals. The Laker Boys finished with 4 wins and 3 losses to win the match and complete the regular season going undefeated. High scores for the boys were... Read More.

Current Weather

Sports

Three Russell County Players Earn All-Region Honors | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK vs. Florida Volleyball Match This Weekend Could Determine SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Freshman Shortstop on Record Setting Pace for Home Runs | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Close Out Regular Season With Wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers Close Out Regular Season Tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK’s Howard Is Again SEC Player of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RS City Council to vote on police chief nomination today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sarr Thankful for Opportunity at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Recruiting Not Affected by Losing Season, So Far | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling team defeats Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Current Radar

Obituaries

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