Lakers and Lady Lakers take on Logan County in first boy-girl doubleheader of the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are set to go on the road tonight for the first boy-girl doubleheader of the season. Russell County will take on Logan County tonight, with the girls game getting underway at 6:00 with boys to... Read More.

RCMS/Youth wrestling to compete at McCreary County today; varsity has first contest on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School and youth wrestling team will compete today at McCreary County. The varsity Laker Wrestling team, in its first season, will compete in its first competition of the season on Saturday, in an individual tournament at Eastern High School in... Read More.

Malachi Moreno sees similarities between Jasper Johnson and Rob Dillingham | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky freshman Malachi Moreno remembers watching current NBA player Rob Dillingham during the one year he played at Kentucky. He also grew up playing against current Kentucky freshman teammate Jasper Johnson. The 7-foot-center sees similarities between his UK teammate and Dillingham.... Read More.

Lakers beat Warren East by 50 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team bounced back from its season-opening loss in a big way last night, defeating the Warren East Raiders on the road by a score of 108-58. Six Lakers scored in double figures in the win, led by Dylan Stanelle with 17... Read More.

Lady Laker Basketball falls in season opener to Bowling Green | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team fell in its season opener at home last night to the Bowling Green Lady Purples by a score of 41-35. Aniyah Coffey led the Lady Lakers with 11 points, followed by Addy Abrell with 9 and Natalie Bartrug with... Read More.

Josie Gilvin understands her role at Kentucky is to do the little things on and off the court to help her team. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Josie Gilvin shot 41 percent from 3-point range at Western Kentucky last season when she also averaged 13.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 2.3 assists per game. “Josie brings a lot to the table with her tenacity on defense, experience... Read More.

Laker Swim team to host meet this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim team is scheduled to host a meet this evening at the Russell County ANC. Russell County will host Pulaski County, Somerset, and Southwestern this evening beginning at 6:00.

Lakers fall to Danville Christian in season opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team fell to Danville Christian in the season opener at Laker Gym last night by a score of 75-45. Maddox Shearer led the Lakers with 14 points and Dylan Stanelle finished with 10. The Lakers go on the road tonight to... Read More.

Lady Lakers open season at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team will open its season tonight at home, taking on the Bowling Green Lady Purples. The JV game gets underway at 6:00 with varsity to follow.

UK VB associate coach Kyle Luongo proud of freshman Kassie O’Brien | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky associate coach Kyle Luongo spends a lot of time working with Kentucky’s setters and is “super proud” of what 6-foot-1 freshman Kassie O’Brien has done this season going into NCAA Tournament play. “She would tell you early in the fall... Read More.

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Lakers and Lady Lakers take on Logan County in first boy-girl doubleheader of the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS/Youth wrestling to compete at McCreary County today; varsity has first contest on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Malachi Moreno sees similarities between Jasper Johnson and Rob Dillingham | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers beat Warren East by 50 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Basketball falls in season opener to Bowling Green | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Josie Gilvin understands her role at Kentucky is to do the little things on and off the court to help her team. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Swim team to host meet this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall to Danville Christian in season opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers open season at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK VB associate coach Kyle Luongo proud of freshman Kassie O’Brien | 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