RCMS Lakers sweep Hart County on the road | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams swept Hart County on the road Monday night. 6th grade won 22-17. 7th grade won 43-20. 8th grade won 51-23. The Lakers are back at home on Thursday for a matchup with Adair County.

Tre Mitchell Feels Blessed to Now Play at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 28 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Tre Mitchell played at Mass, Texas and West Virginia before arriving at Kentucky this season where he has been a huge plus for the Wildcats with his 3-point shooting, passing and interior defense with three 7-foot teammates out for various reasons.... Read More.

Lady Laker, Laker basketball teams open season tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker and Laker Basketball teams will play in their season openers tonight. The Lady Lakers will be at home tonight, hosting Somerset. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. The Lakers will go on the road to Greenwood to kick off... Read More.

Travis Perry’s Parents Excited About Son Choosing UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, November 26 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Ryan Perry and his wife are both University of Kentucky graduates and have been Kentucky fans their whole lives. However, they made sure they took the middle ground when their son, Lyon County senior Travis Perry, was being recruited. “I have... Read More.

Practice Competition Has Made Reed Sheppard Better Player | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 24 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky freshman Reed Sheppard currently is the team's third leading scorer at 13.3 points per game and leads the team in 3-point shooting at 70.6 percent (12 of 17). However, he also led the team in steals (12) and blocked shots... Read More.

Swim team starts season strong | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim & Dive Teams kicked off their 2023-24 Season this past Saturday as they hosted their annual Fall Preview. 23 teams consisting of 258 athletes converged on the Russell County Natatorium. The Lakers swam to a hard fought Combined 3rd Place Finish.... Read More.

UK Signee Jayden Quaintance is Big, Super Talented Kid, Who is Only 16 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 21 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky all-SEC defensive lineman Dennis Johnson has been around a lot of special athletes during his collegiate and professional playing career as well as his high school coaching career. His son, Jasper, now plays for Link Academy after transferring from... Read More.

Former UK All-American Lilley Makes Her Mark as Assistant Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 20 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Not much seems to ever bother Kentucky junior setter Emma Grome on the volleyball court, which is one reason she’s leading the nation in assists per set. However, she was a “little intimidated” going into this season after four-time UK All-American... Read More.

RCMS Basketball defeats Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams defeated Cumberland County in dominant fashion Friday night. The 6th grade team won 36-3. The 7th grade team won 43-5. The 8th grade team won 48-17. The middle school Lakers were scheduled to take on Wayne County... Read More.

Update on latest action with RCHS Bowling teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bowling teams have competed in three matches this month. On November 10, the Lakers traveled to take on Taylor County. The Lady Lakers fell 4.5 games to 2.5 games. High ccores for the girls were Karlie Scaggs at 146... Read More.

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RCMS Lakers sweep Hart County on the road | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tre Mitchell Feels Blessed to Now Play at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker, Laker basketball teams open season tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Travis Perry’s Parents Excited About Son Choosing UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Practice Competition Has Made Reed Sheppard Better Player | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Swim team starts season strong | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Signee Jayden Quaintance is Big, Super Talented Kid, Who is Only 16 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former UK All-American Lilley Makes Her Mark as Assistant Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Basketball defeats Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Update on latest action with RCHS Bowling teams | 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