Lady Lakers Volleyball, Soccer Teams Advance in Postseason Play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 20 by WJRS Staff

Monday night was a winning night for the Lady Lakers, with both the volleyball and soccer teams advancing in postseason play. In district volleyball action, Russell County defeated Metcalfe County three sets to one to earn a spot in Tuesday night’s district championship match.... Read More.

Laker Boys Soccer Falls in First Round of Region Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 19 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys soccer season came to an end Sunday in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament in Bowling Green. The Lakers fell to Bowling Green High School by a score of 5 to nothing, eliminating Russell County from postseason... Read More.

Lakers Rally Within Three Before Cardinals Seal Win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, October 18 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers fell to Wayne County 41-25 in Friday night football action. The Lakers finished with 282 yards of total offense, including 208 yards rushing on 31 carries. Russell County completed 11 of 18 passes for 74 yards. The Lakers scored three... Read More.

Lady Lakers Shutout Monroe to Claim District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 13 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers soccer team shut out Monroe County, eight to nothing, last night in Albany to win the 16th District Championship! Addison Coffey led the scoring with six goals. Kambyr Bradshaw and Roselyn Fuentes each added one goal. Bradshaw, Bella Blakey,... Read More.

Laker Boys Soccer Wins District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 13 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys soccer team captured the 16th District championship Tuesday with an eight-to-zero victory over Monroe County. The top-seeded Lakers traveled to Clinton County for the championship match and scored four goals in each half. Connor Davidson led Russell County with... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball Senior Night (photos) | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 12 by WJRS Staff

Click on the link for photos from "Senior Night" for Lady Lakers Volleyball held Monday night, October 12, 2026 at Laker gym. Photos by Rylan Long, RCHS. For copies, contact Rylan: Instagram @motionbyrylan OR [email protected] Lady Laker Volleyball Senior Night 10122026 - WJRS NEWS

Laker Boys Golf Program Celebrates Season, Presents Awards | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers golf program recognized players and celebrated the season during its annual awards banquet. Gabe Browning led the high school team with an eighteen-hole scoring average of seventy-eight-point-three-four. Browning finished third in the regional tournament, earning second-team All-Region honors and advancing... Read More.

Russell County Anglers Earn Strong Finishes at Bradley Roy Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Bass Fishing Team turned in another strong performance over the weekend at the 14th Annual Bradley Roy Fishing Tournament, earning three top-ten finishes in the high school division and a runner-up finish in the junior division. Among 123 high school teams,... Read More.

Russell County Girls’ Soccer Team Eyes 16th District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers will play for the 16th District girls’ soccer championship Tuesday night. Russell County enters the tournament as the number-one seed and receives a first-round bye, advancing directly to the championship match. The Lady Lakers will face the winner of... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer Team Celebrates Tournament Success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 7 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team brought home a second-place finish after spending part of fall break competing in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Lady Lakers competed in the Gatlinburg Fall Kickoff, earning second place on Sunday. The team will celebrate Senior Night Thursday, October... Read More.

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Lady Lakers Volleyball, Soccer Teams Advance in Postseason Play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys Soccer Falls in First Round of Region Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers Rally Within Three Before Cardinals Seal Win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Shutout Monroe to Claim District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys Soccer Wins District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball Senior Night (photos) | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys Golf Program Celebrates Season, Presents Awards | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Anglers Earn Strong Finishes at Bradley Roy Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Girls’ Soccer Team Eyes 16th District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer Team Celebrates Tournament Success | 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