Otega Oweh knows he can count on his brother, Odafe, a NFL player, for needed advice no matter the situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT If Kentucky junior guard Otega Oweh needs advice or anything else about the ups and downs of an athletic season, he has the perfect source — his brother, Odafe. Not only did he play football at Penn State and become a... Read More.

Lakers win big at Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team came away with a 22-point victory on the road at Campbellsville last night by a final score of 85-63. The Lakers were led by a 29-point performance from Maddox Shearer. Owen Loy scored 22 for the Lakers, while Mayes Gosser... Read More.

WNBA teams have made it clear to UK coach Kenny Brooks that they like point guard Georgia Amoore’s adaptability | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT She has been one of the nation’s best players this season — she was national player of the week for her play in UK’s first two Southeastern Conference games — but coach Kenny Brooks says point guard Georgia Amoore was “already... Read More.

Scott Padgett admits Tubby Smith was the perfect coach for UK’s 1998 national championship team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky standout Scott Padgett still remembers his team’s final loss during its 1997-98 national championship season in coach Tubby Smith’s first year. The Cats lost 73-64 in Rupp Arena on Valentine’s Day to Mississippi and were booed by some Big... Read More.

Lady Lakers scheduled to take on Wayne County tonight; Lakers face Campbellsville tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team is scheduled to go on the road to take on Wayne County tonight. Tip-off for that game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT. The Lakers are set to be in action tomorrow. They are scheduled to go on the... Read More.

Competitive Maddie O’Brien getting early start on UK career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball has added three big-time transfers — Lizzie Carr and Eva Hudson of Purdue and Molly Berezowitz of Marquette — for its 2025 team to help replace what coach Craig Skinner lost off last season’s Elite Eight team. However, there... Read More.

Lakers defeat East Jessamine, Lady Lakers fall to Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team went on the road and defeated East Jessamine last night by a score of 78-65. Four Lakers scored in double figures, led by Mayes Gosser with 20 points. Owen Loy and Maddox Shearer each scored 16 and Bryson Irvin added... Read More.

Saniah Tyler has not let her lack of playing time keep her from trying to conform to what coach Kenny Brooks wants her to do | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Saniah Tyler played in 32 games as a sophomore last season at Kentucky and made 13 starts while averaging 10.2 points per game — second most on the team. She had 17 double-figure scoring games and six games with 15 or... Read More.

Lady Lakers scheduled to host Taylor County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team is scheduled to host Taylor County at Laker Gym tonight. The JV matchup between the Lady Lakers and Lady Cardinals is set to get underway at about 5:30 this evening with varsity to follow at around 7... Read More.

Martels Carter impresses Vince Marrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Between Kentucky’s 4-8 season and so many players going and coming in the transfer portal the high school seniors who signed with UK in December probably did not get as much attention as normal. Recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow really likes 6-0,... Read More.

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Otega Oweh knows he can count on his brother, Odafe, a NFL player, for needed advice no matter the situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers win big at Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

WNBA teams have made it clear to UK coach Kenny Brooks that they like point guard Georgia Amoore’s adaptability | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Scott Padgett admits Tubby Smith was the perfect coach for UK’s 1998 national championship team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers scheduled to take on Wayne County tonight; Lakers face Campbellsville tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Competitive Maddie O’Brien getting early start on UK career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers defeat East Jessamine, Lady Lakers fall to Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saniah Tyler has not let her lack of playing time keep her from trying to conform to what coach Kenny Brooks wants her to do | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers scheduled to host Taylor County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Martels Carter impresses Vince Marrow | 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