Somerset Loses Smith Brothers, But May See Them Again on Field at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 29 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Losing two players who both have 10 Power 5 scholarship offers would be a blow to any high school football program but Somerset coach Robbie Lucas wishes nothing but the best for twin brothers Jacob and Jerod Smith as they head... Read More.

Former UK Star Lynn Bowden Right at Home at Somerset Camp | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 28 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT He wandered around the Somerset High School football field interacting with youngsters in various ways and smiling and laughing almost constantly. Former University of Kentucky football star Lynn Bowden felt right at home in Somerset, the reason he came back for... Read More.

UK Women’s Volleyball Team to Be Honored at Great American Ball Park for Reds Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 25 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Gabby Curry got to throw out the first pitch at an Atlanta Braves baseball game when she was named the Georgia high school athlete of the year before her freshman season on the Kentucky volleyball team. Now she’s going to get... Read More.

Carson steps down as RCHS Basketball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Boys Basketball Coach Billy Carson has resigned from his coaching position, according to Athletic Director Michael Carpenter. The KHSAA dead period begins Friday, June 25, so Carson had a meeting with Carpenter and the team on Thursday informing them of... Read More.

UK Assistant Coach Antigua Knows What It Takes To Win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 24 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky assistant coach Orlando Antigua was part of some incredible wins, including the 2012 national championship, when he was on John Calipari’s staff before. But he was also part of one of UK’s most stunning losses when he played for Pittsburgh.... Read More.

UK Freshman TyTy Washington Working Hard to Make Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT After his team lost its final game in the 2019-20 season, guard TyTy Washington went to his head coach at Arizona Compass Prep and asked what he had to do to work on his body. “The next day he was going... Read More.

OPINION: County is headed down dangerous spending path | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

As I sat in the courtroom of the Russell County Courthouse Monday night, it couldn't help but seem that the warning coming from County Treasurer Kim Fenske was falling on deaf ears. As the magistrates mulled over a decision to purchase two new trucks... Read More.

Nathan Lawson named All-State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lakers Baseball pitcher and first baseman Nathan Lawson has been named First-Team All-State. Lawson is one of 22 players selected state-wide for the first-team honors. The junior finished the season with 7 wins and 1 loss in 10 starts on the mound,... Read More.

Lakers perform well at state track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lakers track team members performed well at the state track meet. Justin Stearns finished 6th overall in the boys 800 meter run. The boys 4x400 meter relay team finished 15th overall. The team is made up of Tyler Lulek, Clayton Trosper, Blake... Read More.

Season Stat Recap for Lady Laker Softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

Take a look at the season stat recap for the Russell County Lady Laker Softball team, courtesy of KHSAA.

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Somerset Loses Smith Brothers, But May See Them Again on Field at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former UK Star Lynn Bowden Right at Home at Somerset Camp | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Women’s Volleyball Team to Be Honored at Great American Ball Park for Reds Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Carson steps down as RCHS Basketball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Assistant Coach Antigua Knows What It Takes To Win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Freshman TyTy Washington Working Hard to Make Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

OPINION: County is headed down dangerous spending path | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nathan Lawson named All-State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers perform well at state track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Season Stat Recap for Lady Laker Softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Obituaries

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