Lakers finish 2-1 in Apollo tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team finished 2-1 at a tournament at Apollo High School over the weekend. The Lakers picked up a 67-48 win over Apollo on Friday night, with Mayes Gosser picking up Player of the Game honors by leading Russell County with 14... Read More.

Lady Lakers finish runner-up in Gatlinburg tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team finished as runner-up in the Gatlinburg Christmas tournament over the weekend. The Lady Lakers opened things up with a 63-39 win over Grundy County, Tennessee on Thursday. Rachel Bolin led the Lady Lakers with a 19 point, 13 rebound... Read More.

Amari Williams might care more about UK success than anyone | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Mark Pope likes that centers Amari Williams and Brandon Garrison both want to play 40 minutes but also both understand they have roles that will not let that happen. “They are both starving to play and they both cheer... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers participating in holiday tournaments | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 20 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team won its first game in the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic yesterday, defeating Grundy County, Tennessee by a score of 63-39. The Lady Lakers will take on Perry County Central this evening at 4:30 central time in the second round.... Read More.

RCMS Lakers sweep McCreary Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams swept McCreary Central Tuesday night. Here's a breakdown of the results and scoring from Tuesday night's games. 8th Grade RCMS - 35 McCreary Co. - 29 Myles Davis - 20pts Will Coffey - 5pts Bentley Rankins... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up big district wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams picked up big district wins in a home doubleheader over Metcalfe County last night. The Lady Lakers came out on top in the first game by a score of 76-67. It was a big night... Read More.

Russell County hosts Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

The Lakers and Lady Lakers will host Metcalfe County for a district doubleheader at Laker Gym tonight. The girls game will get started at 6 this evening with the boys to follow. We'll have coverage of both games live right here on Laker Country... Read More.

RCMS Basketball wins 2 of 3 against Southern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams defeated Southern Middle School last Thursday. The 6th grade team won 28-22, with Asher Bennett scoring 15 and Jacob Fudge scoring 7. The 7th grade team fell by a score of 44-38. Riggs Richardson scored 14 and... Read More.

SEC is best conference in college basketball this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Tennessee and Auburn, which beat Ohio State by 38 points last week, have been ranked 1-2 in the country but ESPN has projected that both will lose 4.3 conference games. Alabama and Kentucky have been both top 10 teams and ESPN... Read More.

Lakers fall to Central Hardin; district doubleheader tomorrow night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team fell to Central Hardin at the Carl Deaton Classic in Green County over the weekend. The Lakers fell to the Bruins by a score of 90-74, falling to 2-3 on the season. The Lakers and Lady Lakers will... Read More.

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Lakers finish 2-1 in Apollo tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers finish runner-up in Gatlinburg tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Amari Williams might care more about UK success than anyone | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers participating in holiday tournaments | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lakers sweep McCreary Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up big district wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County hosts Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Basketball wins 2 of 3 against Southern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

SEC is best conference in college basketball this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall to Central Hardin; district doubleheader tomorrow night | 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