Kentucky hoping to bounce back after loss to Auburn | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught After going 0-4 in SEC games at Kroger Field after last week’s loss to Auburn and dropping to 3-5 on the season, how does Kentucky coach Mark Stoops keep the morale of his team from hitting rock bottom going into Saturday’s... Read More.

Shooter Koby Brea happy to accept any role on team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 28 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Koby Brea was considered the best 3-point shooter in the transfer portal when he picked Kentucky over Duke, Kansas, Connecticut and North Carolina. He was a two-time Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year at Dayton and had 33 games in... Read More.

Rhyne Howard has ability to be great coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 24 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Rhyne Howard was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft after a stellar career at Kentucky where she scored over 2,000 points, was a two-time SEC Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-American. Now she’s also... Read More.

Tubby Smith talks about Reed Sheppard’s success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Reed Sheppard had an amazing 2023-24 freshman season at Kentucky following his stellar career at North Laurel High School where he won Kentucky Mr. Basketball honors. He became the third overall pick in the NBA Draft and started his rookie season... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball upset in district semifinals by Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team was upset in the district semifinals last night by the host Clinton County Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Bulldogs came in as the #5 seed in the district tournament and defeated the top-seeded Lady Lakers last night, ending... Read More.

Texas coach Rodney Terry has his dream job and believes Mark Pope feels the same way at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Oklahoma coach Porter Moser coached against Kentucky’s Mark Pope when Pope was at BYU and knows what a “good coach” that Pope is. “He teaches great spacing. Offensively he had such -- the way the ball moved, the way he could... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball takes on Clinton County in district semifinals tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team is back in action tonight, taking on the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs in the 16th District Tournament semifinals. The Lady Lakers will take on the Lady Bulldogs at Clinton County High School this evening beginning at 5:30.... Read More.

Laker Football falls to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team came up short at home against Wayne County Friday night by a score of 30-21. With the loss, the Lakers fall to 4-5 on the season and are now 2-2 in district play. The Lakers are off this... Read More.

Amari Williams knows he can be big assist for Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Amari Williams is being counted on not only to be a defensive stopper for Kentucky this year but also one of the team’s best passers and potentially even the team assists leader. The 7-foot, 265-pound Williams grew up in Nottingham, England... Read More.

Laker Football hosts Wayne County for Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will hold Senior Night at Finley Field tonight, as they host district opponent Wayne County. Kickoff for tonight's game is scheduled for 6:30, and we'll have coverage right here on Laker Country 104.9 beginning at 5:45 with the... Read More.

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Kentucky hoping to bounce back after loss to Auburn | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Shooter Koby Brea happy to accept any role on team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Rhyne Howard has ability to be great coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tubby Smith talks about Reed Sheppard’s success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball upset in district semifinals by Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Texas coach Rodney Terry has his dream job and believes Mark Pope feels the same way at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball takes on Clinton County in district semifinals tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football falls to Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Amari Williams knows he can be big assist for Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football hosts Wayne County for Senior Night 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