UK Recruit Bryce Hopkins Not the Kind of Player Who Backs Down from Challenge | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 9 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT The first time coach Staunton Peck met Bryce Hopkins was the fall of his eighth-grade year when he went to watch his middle school team play. He met Hopkins and his family and they even came to some of Peck’s game... Read More.

All Things Russell, Friday, November 6th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 6 by Sean Hammond

Jeff and Tony spotlight Veteran's Day which is coming up next week and talk with some local veterans and about the Doughboy monument in Jamestown.

Russell County High School Basketball begin season in less than three weeks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

It's almost time for the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers to hit the floor for their season openers. In less than three weeks, Russell County will host Somerset in a boy-girl doubleheader. Tuesday, Nov. 24 is the scheduled opener for both RCHS squads,... Read More.

UK Basketball to hold Big Blue Madness without fans | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

LEXINGTON, Ky. – To prepare the Big Blue Nation for the start of the 2020-21 Kentucky basketball seasons in a safe and healthy environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, UK and SEC Network will partner to provide fans with a virtual Big Blue Madness and... Read More.

Anderson Named to All Region Golf Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 4 by WJRS Staff

Congratulations to RCHS Senior golfer Clay Anderson. Anderson was named recently to the All-Region golf team. Anderson finished a successful season at Russell County where he led his team to a strong finish in the regional tournament. It was the third consecutive year Anderson... Read More.

RCMS Football Teams Win at Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 4 by WJRS Staff

In middle school football action on Tuesday, the RCMS 7th and 8th grade teams were on the road at Green County. In the 8th grade game, Russell County won 24 to 6. The 7th graders also won, defeating Green County 22 to 0.

Laker Football at Taylor on Friday is Cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 2 by WJRS Staff

The Laker football game scheduled for this Friday night at Taylor County has been cancelled. Coach Ryan Richardson told WJRS Sports the game was cancelled after a Taylor County player tested positive for COVID-19. The game will not be rescheduled. Russell County, 6 and... Read More.

RCMS Girls Basketball Teams Get Wins Over Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 2 by WJRS Staff

In middle school girls basketball action Monday night, the RCMS girls 7th and 8th grade teams both got wins over Adair County. In the 7th grade game, Russell County won 30 to 25 as Carrigan Carpenter had 15 points. In the 8th grade game,... Read More.

RCHS Cross Country Team Has Strong Showing in State Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, November 1 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County High School boys cross country team competed in the KHSAA state meet over the weekend. Coach Barry Bolin's team had a strong finish to their season. Senior Justin Stearns finished 25th overall in the state meet out of more than 250... Read More.

All Things Russell, Friday, October 30h | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 30 by Sean Hammond

Today's edition of All Things Russell is a special one. Tony and Jeff are joined with author, storyteller, and Russell County Native Roberta Simpson Brown.

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UK Recruit Bryce Hopkins Not the Kind of Player Who Backs Down from Challenge | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

All Things Russell, Friday, November 6th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County High School Basketball begin season in less than three weeks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Basketball to hold Big Blue Madness without fans | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Anderson Named to All Region Golf Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Football Teams Win at Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football at Taylor on Friday is Cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Girls Basketball Teams Get Wins Over Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Cross Country Team Has Strong Showing in State Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

All Things Russell, Friday, October 30h | 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