6th grade Laker Basketball finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

The 6th grade Laker Basketball team earned a runner-up finish in conference tournament action over the weekend. The Lakers defeated Campbellsville 41-32 to advance to the championship game, where they fell to Adair County by a score of 22-20.

Basketball nerd Lamont Butler almost went to Texas Tech | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope apparently has a unique sense of timing when it comes to recruiting. Remember signee Acaden Lewis was on the verge of making his commitment to Connecticut before Pope scheduled a visit to Washington, D.C., that led to him signing... Read More.

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday evening on drug charges. 41-year-old Dustin Gene Flatt was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree, prescription controlled substance not in the proper container, and possession of drug paraphernalia, among other charges. Flatt... Read More.

Jasper Johnson, Caleb Wilson already on NBA radar | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Even if the 2024-25 college basketball season is not even two months old, there is already some speculation about the 2026 NBA Draft. Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report recently listed his top 20 prospects for the 2026 draft. He noted that... Read More.

Laker Bowling loses close match to Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team hosted the Green County Dragons at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow. In a very close match, the Lakers were defeated by the Dragons 5 games to 4. High scores for the team were Chase White with 181 and... Read More.

RCMS Basketball back at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams are back at home tonight, hosting Campbellsville. Games will get underway at 5 this evening at Russell County Middle School.

School Board to meet this morning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session this morning. The board is expected to take action on bids for the football field house and bus garage projects, as well as discuss track and field equipment and possible upgrades for the... Read More.

Kobe Brea embraces role coming off the bench | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Koby Brea was the nation’s top 3-point shooter at Dayton last season when he made 100 of 201 3’s, a 49.8 percent mark — the highest percentage in the NCAA in six seasons. None of that was a huge surprise considering... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall in season opener, Lakers win big | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

Last night was the season opener for the Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams, with both teams hitting the road to start the 24-25 season. The Lady Lakers went on the road to Bowling Green, falling 51-37 to the Lady Purples. The... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers get 24-25 season underway tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams get their seasons underway tonight with road matchups. The Lakers go on the road for a matchup with the Hart County Raiders tonight, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. The Lady Lakers will be on... Read More.

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6th grade Laker Basketball finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Basketball nerd Lamont Butler almost went to Texas Tech | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jasper Johnson, Caleb Wilson already on NBA radar | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling loses close match to Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Basketball back at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School Board to meet this morning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kobe Brea embraces role coming off the bench | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall in season opener, Lakers win big | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers get 24-25 season underway tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Obituaries

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