NBA/college basketball analyst Krysten Peek felt UK signee Jasper Johnson deserved to be a McDonald’s All-American | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky signee Jasper Johnson is ranked as the 17th best player in the 2025 recruiting class by ESPN, has been named to the USA team that will play in the Nike Hoop Summit and won a gold medal with USA Basketball... Read More.

Amelia Hassett glad basketball brought her to Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Amelia Hassett says she grew up on a “cow farm” in a small town in Australia and there was not always a lot for her to do. “My dad would check on the cows and do all that stuff. I would... Read More.

Lakers to host Southwestern in doubleheader tonight ; Basketball Queen to be crowned between games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers will be in action tonight as part of a doubleheader at Laker Gym, hosting Southwestern. The Lady Lakers and Lady Warriors will tip off at 6 p.m. with the Lakers and Warriors facing off in the nightcap.... Read More.

Russell County Basketball Games cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

Both Laker and Lady Laker Basketball games scheduled for tonight have been cancelled. The Lady Lakers are scheduled to be at home on Thursday, hosting Garrard County. The Lakers are scheduled to be in action next Tuesday, as they go on the road to... Read More.

RCMS Basketball wins 2 of 3 against Southern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams defeated Southern Middle School last Thursday. The 6th grade team won 28-22, with Asher Bennett scoring 15 and Jacob Fudge scoring 7. The 7th grade team fell by a score of 44-38. Riggs Richardson scored 14 and... Read More.

SEC is best conference in college basketball this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Tennessee and Auburn, which beat Ohio State by 38 points last week, have been ranked 1-2 in the country but ESPN has projected that both will lose 4.3 conference games. Alabama and Kentucky have been both top 10 teams and ESPN... Read More.

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.

Laker Basketball on the road at Warren Central tonight

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team is back on the road tonight, taking on the defending 4th Region champions, the Warren Central Dragons. Both teams enter tonight’s game at 1-0, with the Lakers picking up a 90-63 […]

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.

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NBA/college basketball analyst Krysten Peek felt UK signee Jasper Johnson deserved to be a McDonald’s All-American | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Amelia Hassett glad basketball brought her to Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers to host Southwestern in doubleheader tonight ; Basketball Queen to be crowned between games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Basketball Games cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Basketball wins 2 of 3 against Southern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

SEC is best conference in college basketball this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Laker Basketball on the road at Warren Central tonight

RCMS Basketball back at home 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