UK Women’s Hoops Coach Says Howard is “Best Player in Country” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 5 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky had to rely so much on Rhyne Howard last year to win, especially in the biggest games. This year coach Kyra Elzy has a lot more options and depth at Kentucky. Howard, a preseason All-American, has not had to carry... Read More.

New UK Football Offensive Line Coach Has Experience at All Levels | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 23 by WJRS Staff

Eric Wolford is a former head coach at Youngstown State and most recently has been offensive line coach at South Carolina. He has a wealth of collegiate coaching experience but also spent two seasons (2015-16) in the NFL as an assistant line coach with... Read More.

Coach Cal Talks NCAA and COVID | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach John Calipari has no problem with the NCAA’s decision to play every NCAA Tournament game in Indianapolis due to COVID-19 concerns. “Bubbling it up is the safest way for these kids to play basketball. Having six courts in Indianapolis... Read More.

UK Women’s Coach Elzy Makes Tough Decision Early, Gains Respect | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT After her brilliant high school career at Oldham County, Kyra Elzy left the state to play basketball for Pat Summitt at Tennessee. “To my defense, it’s hard to say no to coach Summitt, an icon. However, this program (at Kentucky) is... Read More.

Richardson Chosen District Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 26 by WJRS Staff

Coach Ryan Richardson of Russell County High School has been named Class 4A District Coach of the Year. The award was announced Wednesday by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association. Richardson, in his second season as head of the Lakers, guided his team to an... Read More.

UK Coach Stoops “Heart Broken” Over Passing of Coach John Schlarman | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 17 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT The passing of Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman last week at age 45 after his two-plus year battle with cancer left coach Mark Stoops “heart broken” and looking for ways to express not only his affection for Schlarman but also... Read More.

Men’s Assistant Coach Lucas Talks about UK vs. Texas matchup | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 12 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT New Kentucky basketball assistant coach Jai Lucas said he couldn’t do anything but shake his head and laugh when UK was paired against Texas in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Lucas was an assistant coach at Texas before joining John Calipari’s staff... Read More.

Former Lady Laker Volleyball Standout Wins Regional Championship as Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 29 by WJRS Staff

Former Russell County Lady Laker volleyball standout Tyla Bailey led her Daviess County girls team to the 3rd region championship last night. Bailey, who is a 2011 graduate of Russell County High School and played volleyball at Murray State University, coached Daviess County to... Read More.

Boys Coach Billy Carson Discusses Youth League Basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 14 by WJRS Staff

Dear Parents/Guardians, This year, the youth league will consist of second through fifth grade boys. The second and third graders will be divided into teams as evenly as possible and compete separately from the fourth and fifth grade boys who will also be divided... Read More.

Coach Mark Stoops Show This Afternoon on Laker Country 1049 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 14 by WJRS Staff

Join the University of Kentucky head football coach, Mark Stoops, and the voice of Wildcat football, Tom Leach, for the Coach Mark Stoops Show, airing at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon on Laker County 1049

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UK Women’s Hoops Coach Says Howard is “Best Player in Country” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New UK Football Offensive Line Coach Has Experience at All Levels | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coach Cal Talks NCAA and COVID | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Women’s Coach Elzy Makes Tough Decision Early, Gains Respect | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Richardson Chosen District Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Coach Stoops “Heart Broken” Over Passing of Coach John Schlarman | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Men’s Assistant Coach Lucas Talks about UK vs. Texas matchup | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Lady Laker Volleyball Standout Wins Regional Championship as Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Boys Coach Billy Carson Discusses Youth League Basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coach Mark Stoops Show This Afternoon on Laker Country 1049 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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