RCMS Volleyball sweeps Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball team pulled off a sweep over Adair County at home last night. All three games went to three sets, with Russell County coming out on top 2-1 in each. The Lady Lakers are back in action tomorrow, going... Read More.

Catcher Devin Burkes has started 132 games in his career and is being counted on for more offense this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky baseball opens its season Feb. 14 and former UK coach Keith Madison believes having Devin Burkes back for another year is huge for the Cats coming off their first College World Series appearance. He started 59 of UK’s 60 games... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers take on Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker basketball teams are back in action tonight, going on the road to Metcalfe County for a district doubleheader. The Lady Lakers and Lady Hornets will tip off at 6 p.m. at Metcalfe County High School with the Lakers and... Read More.

RCMS Volleyball sweeps Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball teams pulled off a sweep over Clinton County at home last night. 6th grade and 8th grade each pulled off victories in two sets, while the 7th grade match went into a third set with the Lady Lakers... Read More.

NBA/college basketball analyst Krysten Peek felt UK signee Jasper Johnson deserved to be a McDonald’s All-American | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky signee Jasper Johnson is ranked as the 17th best player in the 2025 recruiting class by ESPN, has been named to the USA team that will play in the Nike Hoop Summit and won a gold medal with USA Basketball... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers fall at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were defeated at Cumberland County Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Panthers by a score of 46-32. Rachel Bolin finished with 11 points, followed by Addy Abrell with 8, Aniyah Coffey with 6, and... Read More.

Amelia Hassett glad basketball brought her to Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Amelia Hassett says she grew up on a “cow farm” in a small town in Australia and there was not always a lot for her to do. “My dad would check on the cows and do all that stuff. I would... Read More.

Russell County takes on Cumberland County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers are set to tip off at 6 p.m. at Cumberland County High School, with the boys... Read More.

Laker Bowling finishes 10th at region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling Team competed in the KHSAA 2nd region tournament recently. In the team event, the Lakers finished in 10th place being defeated by Bardstown High School in the first round. In the singles event, Ashley Cain finished 12th for the girls. In... Read More.

No Kentucky players viewed as 2025 NBA Draft picks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky players have had their draft stock improve but none are still ranked as a likely 2025 NBA Draft choice. ESPN released its top 100 player ratings for the upcoming draft – before UK lost to Alabama and then Vanderbilt –... Read More.

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RCMS Volleyball sweeps Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Catcher Devin Burkes has started 132 games in his career and is being counted on for more offense this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers take on Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Volleyball sweeps Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

NBA/college basketball analyst Krysten Peek felt UK signee Jasper Johnson deserved to be a McDonald’s All-American | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers fall at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Amelia Hassett glad basketball brought her to Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County takes on Cumberland County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling finishes 10th at region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

No Kentucky players viewed as 2025 NBA Draft picks | 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