Butler Drive in Russell Springs closed to thru traffic tomorrow

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is advising the public that Butler Drive will be closed to thru traffic for several hours tomorrow. City officials say the road will be closed from 7 a.m. until about […]

Travis Perry has learned about defense from teammates Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Travis Perry might be the all-time leading scorer in Kentucky high school basketball who won a state high school championship in 2024 along with being named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball. He’s made it clear all season that he’s not had an easy... Read More.

Mark Pope knew he had to get Lamont Butler in the transfer portal | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught As soon as Lamont Butler went into the transfer portal, Kentucky coach Mark Pope was all over the 6-2 point guard. “Every time we played San Diego State, we spent the first 48 hours trying to figure out how we were... Read More.

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.

Lamont Butler appreciated having a chance to meet former UK star guard Eric Bledsoe this summer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 11 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught When former UK stars formed La Familia to play in The Basketball Tournament earlier this summer, UK guard Lamont Butler admitted he had patterned his game a bit after Eric Bledsoe, a player on John Calipari’s first Kentucky team. “I know... Read More.

Butler, Williams, and Garrison showing defensive prowess in practice | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught LaMont Butler was a two-time Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year so it was no surprise when Kentucky teammate Otega Oweh said the toughest team to score against in summer practices has been Butler. Butler could be one of the... Read More.

Ronald Gary Butler, age 87, Formerly of Jamestown

Wednesday, March 15 by Sean Hammond

Ronald Gary Butler, 87, passed from this life to his eternal home on Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023. He was born Dec. 27, 1935, and moved to Seminole, FL in 2021 from Jamestown, Ky. Ronald was […]

Russell County – Butler County game cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County vs. Butler County football game scheduled for tonight has been cancelled, according to Russell County High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter. The cancellation is due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the state of Kentucky and the region. Carpenter said... Read More.

James Russell Butler, age 76, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, August 18 by Sean Hammond

James Russell Butler, age 76, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, Ky. He was born on November 10, 1943 in Jefferson County, Ky to the late […]

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Butler Drive in Russell Springs closed to thru traffic tomorrow

Travis Perry has learned about defense from teammates Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope knew he had to get Lamont Butler in the transfer portal | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Lamont Butler appreciated having a chance to meet former UK star guard Eric Bledsoe this summer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Butler, Williams, and Garrison showing defensive prowess in practice | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ronald Gary Butler, age 87, Formerly of Jamestown

Russell County – Butler County game cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

James Russell Butler, age 76, of Russell Springs

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