Laker Baseball claims region championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team claimed the 4th Region Championship last night. The Lakers defeated the Warren East Raiders 12-3 in last night's region championship to claim the program's second region championship in the last 3 seasons. After falling down 3-1 heading into the bottom... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball claims back-to-back district championships | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team claimed back-to-back district championships last night at home, defeating Clinton County 3-0. The Lady Lakers came out strong, taking the first set 25-17 and then took the second set 25-18. The Lady Lakers finished strong, closing out... Read More.

Wednesday morning wreck claims the life of Russell County woman

Wednesday, June 7 by Zac Oakes

A one-vehicle wreck near the Lake Cumberland State Park entrance Wednesday morning claimed the life of a Russell County woman. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, the accident occurred just before 9 a.m. when […]

McFall claims first regional tennis title in RCHS history | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Senior Lucas McFall made school history yesterday, claiming the first regional singles title for tennis in school history. The 32-person tournament began last week, with McFall capping off the tournament defeating Bowling Green's Houston St. John. With the win, McFall... Read More.

Collision claims the life of Adair County man

Tuesday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

A collision on Friday claimed the life of an Adair County man. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision on South Highway 61 Friday in which a 2007 Kia […]

Lady Laker Volleyball claims 16th district title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

For the last five years, Russell County Volleyball has fallen in the 16th District championship to Clinton County. Last night, the Lady Lakers came out on top over the Lady Bulldogs, winning 3-2 to claim the program's first district championship since 2016. The Lady... Read More.

Laker Golf claims fourth consecutive district title, Perkerson wins individual championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Golf team continued its reign of dominance in the 16th District with its fourth consecutive district title Thursday evening. The Lakers came away with a six-shot victory to claim the district title, shooting a 161 on the day to runner-up... Read More.

Claims against Russell Springs Mayor in lawsuit dropped

Thursday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell Springs Police Interim Chief Melissa Taylor is dropping gender discrimination claims against Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas that were alleged in a lawsuit earlier this year. Circuit Judge Vernon Miniard signed the dismissal […]

Lady Laker Softball claims 16th District title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team held off a late Clinton County rally and came away with a 9-6 win over Clinton County in the 16th District Championship on Saturday. The Lady Lakers fell behind early as Clinton County scored three runs in the opening... Read More.

RCMS girls soccer claims first conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

After falling to Wayne County in the district championship, the Russell County Middle School Lady Laker soccer team got its revenge by defeating Wayne County 2-0 for the conference championship last night in London. The Lady Lakers celebrated with a parade after arriving back... Read More.

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Laker Baseball claims region championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball claims back-to-back district championships | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday morning wreck claims the life of Russell County woman

McFall claims first regional tennis title in RCHS history | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Collision claims the life of Adair County man

Lady Laker Volleyball claims 16th district title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf claims fourth consecutive district title, Perkerson wins individual championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Claims against Russell Springs Mayor in lawsuit dropped

Lady Laker Softball claims 16th District title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS girls soccer claims first conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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