UK Volleyball’s Garrison Saylors says Kentucky was dream school | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Junior middle hitter Garrison Saylors of Calhoun, Ga., said it was not a hard decision to make when she verbally committed to play for coach Craig Skinner at Kentucky. “It was always my dream school. I love the coaching staff and... Read More.

Kobe Brea was perfect 3 man for Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Mark Pope still remembers looking at over 1,500 names in the transfer portal and checking analytics to try and find the “perfect 3 man” for his first UK team. Then one player jumped out at Pope — Dayton transfer... Read More.

Laker Soccer teams claim district titles | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams claimed district titles over the weekend with dominant performances. The Lady Lakers defeated the host Monroe County Lady Falcons in the district championship by a score of 9-0 in the first game of the day... Read More.

Laker Football picks up big district win over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team picked up a big district win over visiting Taylor County last Friday night. The Lakers came out on top by a score of 35-19, improving to 4-3 on the season and 2-0 in district play. Russell County led 14-7 at... Read More.

Kentucky was not top choice for Deone Walker’s father | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Even though Deone Walker is now an All-American defensive lineman at Kentucky and a projected high first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, he had only one scholarship offer after his sophomore season at Cass Tech (Michigan). He started getting more... Read More.

RCHS Soccer teams to compete in district championships today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams will compete for 16th District championships today. The 16th District Soccer tournament is hosted by Monroe County this year. The Russell County Lady Lakers will play in the district championship at around 1 p.m. with the Lakers... Read More.

Laker Football hosts Taylor County in key district game tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 4 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team is back in action tonight, hosting Taylor County in a key district game at Finley Field. Kickoff for tonight's game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The Lakers enter tonight's matchup with a record of 3-3, including 1-0 in district play.... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer scores 10 in shutout win to close out regular season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 4 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team came away with a shutout win in the regular season finale last night, defeating McCreary Central 10-0 as the game was called at halftime due to the mercy rule. Addison Coffey and Jasmine Bennett each scored a pair of... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer Senior Night is tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team will hold its senior night ceremony this evening, as the Lady Lakers take on McCreary Central in their regular season finale. The senior night ceremony will take place on Finley Field beginning at around 5 p.m. with... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball falls at Wayne, goes on the road to Adair County today; Lady Laker Soccer hosts senior night tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team fell at Wayne County last night two sets to zero. The Lady Lakers will look to get back in the win column this evening when they go on the road to Adair County. Tonight's matchup is scheduled... Read More.

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UK Volleyball’s Garrison Saylors says Kentucky was dream school | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kobe Brea was perfect 3 man for Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Soccer teams claim district titles | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football picks up big district win over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky was not top choice for Deone Walker’s father | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Soccer teams to compete in district championships today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football hosts Taylor County in key district game tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer scores 10 in shutout win to close out regular season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer Senior Night is tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball falls at Wayne, goes on the road to Adair County today; Lady Laker Soccer hosts senior night tomorrow | 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