Jeff Piecoro hopes Will Stein will do all he can to retain two current UK players | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky football player Jeff Piecoro believes there are two players that new UK football coach Will Stein has to do all he can to keep on the roster to help lead his first UK team in 2026. “I think Cutter... Read More.

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

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be on the road tonight, taking on Metcalfe County in a district doubleheader. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Hornets is set for 6 p.m. at Metcalfe County High School with the Lakers... Read More.

Challenging non-conference slate allows UK to learn lessons early on | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Is playing a challenging non-conference schedule against Michigan State, Louisville, North Carolina, Gonzaga, Indiana and St. John’s the best way for coach Mark Pope to prepare his team for a successful season? “Honestly, I don't know the answer to that, and... Read More.

Lady Lakers dominate South Warren; Coffey reaches 1,000 career points | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers picked up a dominant win on the road at South Warren Friday night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Spartans 64-31. Aniyah Coffey led the Lady Lakers with 21 points in the win. Coffey reached the 1,000 point milestone... Read More.

Trinity Ward’s dreams coming true at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 15 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT For as long as she can remember, Trinity Ward dreamed of playing volleyball at the University of Kentucky. She verbally committed to Kentucky before her high school junior season at Louisville Holy Cross. Her grandparents started taking her to UK games... Read More.

Lakers lose a close one to Pulaski County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team lost a close one to Pulaski County last night by a score of 67-64. The Lakers were led by the duo of Maddox Shearer and Dylan Stanelle. Shearer finished with a game-high 26 points, including 6 made three-pointers. Stanelle finished... Read More.

Lady Lakers go on the road to South Warren tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team goes on the road tonight for a matchup with South Warren High School. The Lady Lakers enter with a 2-2 mark on the season, while the Lady Spartans come in at 1-2. Tip-off for tonight's game at South Warren... Read More.

Brooklyn DeLeye had 30 kills, a career high, against UCLA to get Kentucky into the Sweet Sixteen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT On the court, junior Brooklyn DeLeye is a terminator who often destroys opponents like she did when she had a career-high 30 kills in a NCAA Tournament second-round win over UCLA that put Kentucky into the NCAA Regionals for the fourth... Read More.

Laker Wrestling competes in first dual competition at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Varsity Wrestling team traveled to Adair Co. on Tuesday, Dec 9, for their first-ever dual competition. The Lady Lakers swept the Lady Indians with a 12-0 victory thanks to 2 pins by Khloe'e Fisher and Madison Price! The Lakers ended the... Read More.

Lakers host Pulaski County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team will host Pulaski County tonight at Laker Gym. Tonight will be a JV/varsity doubleheader with the JV game getting underway at 5:30 with varsity to follow. You can hear the action from tonight's varsity game live here on Laker Country... Read More.

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Jeff Piecoro hopes Will Stein will do all he can to retain two current UK players | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Challenging non-conference slate allows UK to learn lessons early on | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers dominate South Warren; Coffey reaches 1,000 career points | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Trinity Ward’s dreams coming true at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers lose a close one to Pulaski County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers go on the road to South Warren tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Brooklyn DeLeye had 30 kills, a career high, against UCLA to get Kentucky into the Sweet Sixteen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Wrestling competes in first dual competition at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers host Pulaski County tonight | 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