McKenzie Bump always wanted to play in SEC for Rachel Lawson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT As soon as McKenzie Bump went into the transfer portal, Kentucky coach Rachel Lawson knew she could be just what her team needed. “We needed a left-handed hitter and top of the (batting) order hitter,” said Lawson. “We have good power... Read More.

Loy signs with WKU Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County senior Owen Loy made it official Friday afternoon, signing to play football at Western Kentucky University. Loy was a three-year starter at quarterback for the Lakers, finishing his high school football career with 45 total touchdowns. Loy also plays basketball and baseball... Read More.

Laker Basketball to hold senior recognition, inter squad scrimmage tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team will hold an inter-squad scrimmage and senior recognition tonight. Senior basketball players and cheerleaders will be recognized, with the event getting underway at 6 p.m. Tonight's event at Russell County High School is open to the public.

Zach Calzada embraced playing at lower level, ready to return to SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Zach Calzada played in 15 games at Texas A&M from 2019-21 and made 10 starts, including one against Alabama where he led Texas A&M to a win. He eventually transferred to Auburn after a coaching change for the 2022 season but... Read More.

Lawson, Thomas have strong showings against UK, UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County natives Nathan Lawson and Hunter Thomas had strong showings for their respective schools last night. Lawson got the start on the mound for Eastern Kentucky in their matchup against the University of Kentucky. Lawson pitched three innings, giving up 1 run on... Read More.

Freshman Trent Noah has found ways to help spark UK when he gets into games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Probably not many Kentucky fans expected freshmen Travis Perry and Trent Noah to play significant minutes for UK in key games this season. Many probably hoped that might happen but didn’t believe it would until injuries decimated UK’s backcourt. Perry finished... Read More.

Georgia Amoore believes playing with Dazia Lawrence has helped make her a better leader this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT All-American point guard Georgia Amoore has seen plenty of defensive gimmicks used to try and stop her from scoring or at least disrupt her offensive flow. Rather than complain, she tries to “make lessons out of silver linings” to help make... Read More.

Lakers fall to Bulldogs in district championship, play in 4th Region tournament next week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers fell to the Clinton County Bulldogs in the 16th District championship Friday night by a score of 79-57. Dylan Stanelle led Russell County with 18 points, and Owen Loy scored 13. Mayes Gosser and Bryson Irvin scored 8 points each.... Read More.

RCMS 8th grade volleyball finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade volleyball team finished as the conference runner-up over the weekend. The Lady Lakers defeated Green County in two sets in the semifinals before falling to Adair County in two sets in the conference championship.

UK signee Acaden Lewis wanted to help eastern Kentucky flood victims | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT When Kentucky basketball commit Acaden Lewis and his father, Jarett, learned about the devastating floods in eastern Kentucky, they wanted to do something to help. “We are big on community service,” Jarett Lewis explained. Even though they live in Washington, D.C.,... Read More.

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McKenzie Bump always wanted to play in SEC for Rachel Lawson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Loy signs with WKU Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball to hold senior recognition, inter squad scrimmage tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Zach Calzada embraced playing at lower level, ready to return to SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson, Thomas have strong showings against UK, UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Freshman Trent Noah has found ways to help spark UK when he gets into games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Georgia Amoore believes playing with Dazia Lawrence has helped make her a better leader this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall to Bulldogs in district championship, play in 4th Region tournament next week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 8th grade volleyball finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK signee Acaden Lewis wanted to help eastern Kentucky flood victims | 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