RCMS 7th grade volleyball wins conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 7th grade volleyball team brought home a conference championship on Saturday. The Lady Lakers defeated Hart County 2-1 in the semifinals, moving on to the championship where the Lady Lakers defeated Adair County 2-1 as well. The 7th grade... Read More.

UK sophomore Cathryn Brown building her own legacy | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky sophomore golfer Cathryn Brown has had a terrific start to her spring season with a tie for fourth at the Paradise Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla., and a third-place finish at the Spartan Sun Coast Invitational in Sarasota, Fla. Brown... Read More.

Lakers scheduled to take on Pulaski tonight; Lady Lakers start district tournament Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team is scheduled to go on the road to Pulaski County tonight. Tip-off for tonight's game is scheduled for 7 p.m. central time. This is set to be the last regular season game for the Lakers before postseason play next week.... Read More.

Russell County to host Barren County in home doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is scheduled to host Barren County at home for a basketball doubleheader at Laker Gym tonight. Barring any changes, tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Trojanettes is set for 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. This is scheduled to be... Read More.

Mark Stoops knows his team has to be tougher and more disciplined next season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Coming off a 4-8 season, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops didn’t mince words about what lies ahead for his program “You know how tough it is to coach and survive in this league. I’ve been very proud of the growth and the... Read More.

Russell County Emergency Management preparing for winter storm | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said he and other officials are preparing for winter weather to make its way into the area this evening into the morning. Bray said anyone who needs assistance during the winter weather should contact 911. Stay... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall to South Laurel; Lakers host Danville tonight for senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers fell to South Laurel at home last night by a score of 56-41. Addy Abrell led Russell County with 14 points, 4 assists, and 5 steals. Carigann Carpenter came off the bench and scored 8 points for the Lady... Read More.

Koby Brea has moved into the NBA draft conversation with his play this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Koby Brea came to Kentucky from Dayton known as an elite 3-point shooter and he has certainly been that this season. Brea is averaging 10.7 points and 2.5 made 3-pointers per game and had made at least one 3 in every... Read More.

Trent Noah’s story would be perfect movie script | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Stacy Noah was recently watching her nephew play basketball for Harlan County in the Jock Sutherland Classic at Lafayette High School in Lexington when it hit her. “Last year at the same time I was watching Trent on that court playing... Read More.

16th District tournament schedule released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

With district games wrapped up for the season, the schedule for the upcoming 16th District tournament basketball games has been released. The tournament is hosted by Cumberland County this year. On the girls side, Russell County is the 4-seed, playing in the opening round... Read More.

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RCMS 7th grade volleyball wins conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK sophomore Cathryn Brown building her own legacy | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers scheduled to take on Pulaski tonight; Lady Lakers start district tournament Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County to host Barren County in home doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Stoops knows his team has to be tougher and more disciplined next season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Emergency Management preparing for winter storm | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to South Laurel; Lakers host Danville tonight for senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Koby Brea has moved into the NBA draft conversation with his play this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Trent Noah’s story would be perfect movie script | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

16th District tournament schedule released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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