Laker Boys’ Soccer Wins Big In Their 2026 Season Opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

On Monday, August 10th, the Russell County Laker Boys’ soccer team kicked off their season against Campbellsville High School at Campbellsville. The Lakers played well and finished the game 8-0 in the 53rd minute. Assists and goals are listed below. GO LAKERS! The Lakers... Read More.

UK Baseball commit Cole McLean’s mother is a big fan of Nick Mingione | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Cole McLean was the 2025 Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year when he struck out 127 batters in 65 1/3 innings and went 9-1 on the mound for Taylor County. The left-handed pitcher originally committed to Tennessee but later flipped his... Read More.

Most incumbents fare well in reelection bids; Bradshaw wins big in judge race to advance to November

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Most incumbents fared well in their reelection bids in last night’s primary election. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum earned about 60 percent of the vote, defeating challenger Chad Aaron 3,043 – 2,002 to earn a […]

Lady Laker Softball wins big at Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team won big at Wayne County last night by a score of 18-5. It was a big night for several Lady Lakers, as the team recorded 21 total hits. Madelyn Roy finished with 3 hits and a team-high... Read More.

Lady Lakers win big over Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team won big over Campbellsville last night, defeating the Lady Eagles 15-0 in 4 innings. Rylen McGowan, Camdin Cooper, and Mickenzie McClure led the Lady Lakers with 3 hits each. McGowan drove in 4 runs for Russell County and McClure... Read More.

RCMS Baseball and Softball win big over Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams picked up big wins over Wayne County yesterday. The Lakers defeated the Cardinals 18-1. Brantley Turner led the Lakers with 2 hits and 3 runs batted in. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Cardinals 18-3.... Read More.

Notre Dame transfer Morgan Gaerte brings a “big presence” to Kentucky volleyball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball fans got to see 6-foot-5 Notre Dame transfer Morgan Gaerte play for the first time last week in UK’s exhibition loss to Louisville at Memorial Coliseum. Gaerte was a first team all-ACC selection last season and team captain for... Read More.

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Laker Boys’ Soccer Wins Big In Their 2026 Season Opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Baseball commit Cole McLean’s mother is a big fan of Nick Mingione | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Most incumbents fare well in reelection bids; Bradshaw wins big in judge race to advance to November

Lady Laker Softball wins big at Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers win big over Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball and Softball win big over Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Notre Dame transfer Morgan Gaerte brings a “big presence” to Kentucky volleyball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball wins big at Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball wins big at Hart County; RCMS Softball falls at Taylor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball wins big at Hart County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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