Laker Baseball goes on the road to Barren County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will go on the road to Barren County tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The Lakers enter at 20-4 to take on a Trojans squad entering at 11-15. The Lakers won the first matchup, a 12-2 win at... Read More.

UK Lineman Luke Fortner Credits Work Ethic to Being Drafted in NFL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 9 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Luke Fortner gave up football in the sixth grade because it was “not fun, not enjoyable” and he didn’t have the work ethic to make himself a better player. Fortunately for Fortner, a youth baseball experience put him back on the... Read More.

Lakers scheduled to go on the road to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team is scheduled to go on the road to Boyle County today. The Lakers will take on the Rebels, beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT. The Lakers enter at 20-4 to take on the Rebels, who enter at 19-6.

Lawson named KY Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Senior pitcher and first baseman Nathan Lawson was named Kentucky Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week for the week of April 25-March 1. Over the course of the week, Lawson was 8-14 at the plate with 6 doubles, 2... Read More.

Cross promoted to assistant coach at WKU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Class of 2011 alumnus Martin Cross was recently promoted to the position of assistant coach for the Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball team. "Martin has been a part of our program for the last six years where he's showed tremendous... Read More.

Luttrell strikes out 17 in Lakers victory over Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

Senior Cody Luttrell continued his string of impressive performances on the mound, this time striking out 17 batters in a complete game shutout as the Russell County Lakers defeated the Somerset Briar Jumpers 5-0 on Wednesday. Luttrell gave up just two hits in the... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball goes on the road to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will go on the road for a matchup with Casey County today. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. The Lady Lakers enter the matchup with a record of 16-8, while the Lady Rebels enter at... Read More.

Stringer receives outstanding senior award | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School senior Dylan Stringer was voted outstanding senior for Bowling by the Kentucky High School Coaches Association. Stringer was presented the award by Russell County High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter at a ceremony at the school recently. Stringer is planning... Read More.

Lawson, Roy homer as Laker Baseball wins big on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 4 by Zac Oakes

On Senior Night for nine Laker Seniors, Russell County put together a dominant win over district rival Clinton County. The Lakers scored nine runs in the first two innings before a lightning and rain delay paused play for about an hour and a half.... Read More.

RCHS Bass fishing pairs qualify for state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 4 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County High School bass fishing team members qualified for the state tournament over the past weekend. Will Stephens and Lucas Wray placed 7th in the region tournament, and Nick Aaron and Clay Ferguson placed 17th. The Region 2 Tournament was held at... Read More.

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Laker Baseball goes on the road to Barren County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Lineman Luke Fortner Credits Work Ethic to Being Drafted in NFL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers scheduled to go on the road to Boyle County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson named KY Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Cross promoted to assistant coach at WKU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Luttrell strikes out 17 in Lakers victory over Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball goes on the road to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stringer receives outstanding senior award | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson, Roy homer as Laker Baseball wins big on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Bass fishing pairs qualify for state tournament | 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