RCMS Lady Laker Softball defeats Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team defeated Adair County 4-3 yesterday. Raelyn Warriner led Russell County with two hits and an RBI. Kerigan Aaron drove in two runs for Russell County. Allie Bailey got the win in the pitcher's circle, giving... Read More.

Mark Pope looking forward to renewed UK-IU series | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky played in Indianapolis last weekend in the NCAA Tournament and will be back at Lucas Oil Stadium Dec. 27, 2026, to play Indiana. The Kentucky-Indiana series will start back next season when UK host Indiana Dec. 20 in Rupp Arena.... Read More.

McGowan & Melton combine for 13 strikeouts in RCHS win; RCMS Lakers lose close one to Mercer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker Baseball team defeated Metcalfe County in a district matchup last night by a score of 2-1. The Lakers were led by the pitching duo of Ayden McGowan and Blane Melton. McGowan got the start, giving up just one... Read More.

RCHS Lady Laker Softball falls to Adair; RCMS defeats Wayne | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

Junior Rylen McGowan connected on two more home runs last night, but the Lady Lakers fell to the visiting Adair County Lady Indians by a score of 12-4. McGowan finished the night with 3 hits and drove in all 4 Lady Laker runs. Addy... Read More.

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team defeated Campbellsville by a score of 4-3 last night. Jayde Lawless and Farrah Polston each finished with 2 goals in the win. Andrea Hernandez had 5 saves as goalkeeper.

Kam Williams is first transfer to commit to UK this cycle | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Because Kentucky is “very slanted toward a pro-style” offense with a lot of ball movement it is easier in a lot of ways for coach Mark Pope to find players that fit his system in the best in the transfer portal.... Read More.

RCMS Track competes at Pulaski | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School track team competed at Pulaski County on Monday. Girls 100 M Hurdles-Marley Pickard 1st, Victoria Strong 2nd 100 M Dash-Marley Pickard 3rd, Lyla Root 8th 200 M Dash-Marley Pickard 6th, Harper Stearns 7th 400 M Dash-Emory McFarland 6th, Hunter... Read More.

McGowan homers twice, but Lady Lakers fall to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

Rylen McGowan hit her third and fourth home runs of the season last night, but the Lady Lakers fell to Wayne County by a score of 14-3. McGowan drove in all three runs as part of a 4-hit performance to lead Russell County. Camdin... Read More.

Laker Baseball to host Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will be in district action tonight, hosting Metcalfe County. The Lakers hold a 1-0 record in district play, while the Hornets are 0-1 in district. First pitch for tonight's matchup between Russell County and Metcalfe County is set for 5:30.

Bolin signs to play basketball at LWC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County senior Rachel Bolin signed to play basketball at Lindsey Wilson College yesterday afternoon. Before an injury kept her out the remainder of the season, Bolin averaged over 11 points per game and 6.5 rebounds for the Lady Lakers this season. Bolin spoke... Read More.

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RCMS Lady Laker Softball defeats Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope looking forward to renewed UK-IU series | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McGowan & Melton combine for 13 strikeouts in RCHS win; RCMS Lakers lose close one to Mercer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Lady Laker Softball falls to Adair; RCMS defeats Wayne | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kam Williams is first transfer to commit to UK this cycle | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Track competes at Pulaski | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McGowan homers twice, but Lady Lakers fall to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball to host Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bolin signs to play basketball at LWC | 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