Russell County defeats Clinton County in last district games of the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers were victorious over Clinton County in the last district games of the regular season last night. The Lady Lakers won the opening game, defeating Clinton County 40-38 in overtime as Addison Hart connected on a three in... Read More.

UK Softball Coach Lawson talks catcher situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Going into this season Kentucky softball coach Rachel Lawson made it sound like she might use three catchers this year or was at least strongly contemplating that scenario. “I have never only wanted one (catcher) but it worked out that way... Read More.

Nick Mingione doesn’t plan to change aggressive base running philosophy | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky had an amazing 2024 baseball season that ended with the Cats playing in their first College World Series. Part of what made Kentucky so good was its aggressive base running and coach Nick Mingione does not plan to change that... Read More.

Davis, Coffey selected for middle school all-star game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County Middle School 8th Grade student athletes have been selected to participate in 2024-2025 Southern Kentucky Middle School East/West Basketball All-Star game. Myles Davis, Son of Ashley and Michelle Davis of Jamestown, and Will Coffey, son of Shawn and Laura Coffey of... Read More.

Lady Lakers win by 30, Lakers win with late 3 in OT at Monroe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were victorious in a district doubleheader at Monroe County Friday night. The Lady Lakers came away with a 30-point victory in the first game, defeating the Lady Falcons 58-28. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 15 points... Read More.

Bunchy Stallings hopes transfer portal will bolster UK offensive line | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky All-American offensive lineman Bunchy Stallings still remembers the impact then offensive line coach John Schlarman had on him and others before his passing. “Schlarman still influences me,” said Stallings, “I still think about him all the time. He never... Read More.

RCHS swimmers competing at state this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

16 Russell County swimmers will compete in the first round of state competition this weekend. On the girls side: Blair Brumett, Marlei DeVore, Laila Hammond, Haylyn Pierce, Madeline Prater, Tenley Rixon, Alexa Stephens, and Raegann Stephens. On the boys side: Daniel Blakey, Ethan Coe,... Read More.

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

Friday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker basketball teams will go on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Monroe County. The Lady Falcons won the first matchup against the Lady Lakers by a score of 48-45. The Lakers defeated the Falcons in... Read More.

Sophomore Creslyn Brose has an outgoing personality that coach Tim Garrison would not even consider trying to change | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky gymnastics has a lot of dynamic performers but none may have a more fun-loving personality than sophomore Creslyn Brose of Holly Springs, N.C. She was a regular-season second-team All-American on floor exercise last season when she won two meets. She... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall on late three; Lakers defeat Metcalfe in OT | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County went on the road and split last night's district doubleheader at Metcalfe County. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Hornets by a score of 37-34 in the first game after Metcalfe County's Lily Blythe hit a three with just under 10... Read More.

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Russell County defeats Clinton County in last district games of the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Softball Coach Lawson talks catcher situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nick Mingione doesn’t plan to change aggressive base running philosophy | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Davis, Coffey selected for middle school all-star game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers win by 30, Lakers win with late 3 in OT at Monroe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bunchy Stallings hopes transfer portal will bolster UK offensive line | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS swimmers competing at state this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Sophomore Creslyn Brose has an outgoing personality that coach Tim Garrison would not even consider trying to change | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall on late three; Lakers defeat Metcalfe in OT | 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