Lakers struggle late, fall to Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers seemed poised to take down the district favorite Clinton County Bulldogs in the first half of Friday's matchup, but the Lakers struggled down the stretch and the Bulldogs capitalized, as the Lakers fell to 1-1 on the season with a... Read More.

Lady Lakers win in overtime over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

Junior Sophie Shearer hit a late three-pointer in overtime and senior Juliah Bault came up clutch at the free throw line in the closing minute as the Russell County Lady Lakers picked up their first win of the season and a crucial early-season district... Read More.

UK Football Player Echols Honored Veteran’s Family During Gator Bowl | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Ally Echols grew up a Kentucky fan in Shepherdsville and met her husband, Thomas Paine Echols, a few months before he graduated high school there. Tom Echols, who was a year older, was from a military family. His father was in... Read More.

RCMS basketball sweeps Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School boys basketball swept Campbellsville Middle School in action Thursday night. The seventh grade team won by a score of 51-33. The eighth grade team also picked up a victory by the score of 35-21.

Russell County begins district play Friday at Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

Coming off of the season openers against Taylor County, the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers are preparing for their first district games of the season when they travel to Clinton County on Friday night. The Lady Lakers will look to bounce back from... Read More.

Russell Co. native Jason Foley finding success in Pulaski County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

Note from News Director Zac Oakes: Jason Foley, a Russell County native, was recently recognized as the Commonwealth-Journal Coach of the Year. Foley, a decorated alumnus of the Russell County High School Football Program, is the head coach at Southwestern High School in Pulaski... Read More.

Russell County splits opener versus Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers opened their seasons last night against Taylor County at Laker Gym. In the first game, the Lady Lakers fell short by a score of 38-24. Lady Laker Head Coach Brett Blankenship pointed to his team's youth following... Read More.

RCHS Basketball opens season tonight hosting Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys will open their basketball seasons tonight. Both teams will host Taylor County at Laker gym. The girls game will get underway at 5:30, with the boys game to follow. Attendance at Laker gym will be limited... Read More.

Laker Basketball Starts Tonight at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 5 by WJRS Staff

The highly unusual, COVID affected high school basketball season gets underway tonight for the Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys. Both teams will host Taylor County at Laker gym. The girls game will tip off at 5:30 and the boys game will immediately... Read More.

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.

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Lakers struggle late, fall to Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers win in overtime over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Football Player Echols Honored Veteran’s Family During Gator Bowl | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS basketball sweeps Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County begins district play Friday at Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Co. native Jason Foley finding success in Pulaski County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County splits opener versus Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Basketball opens season tonight hosting Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball Starts Tonight at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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