Craig Skinner likes having players who are “internally” driven | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Craig Skinner had turned down other head coaching opportunities when he finally decided to leave Nebraska where he was an assistant coach to become the head coach at Kentucky. Now he’s led UK to 21 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, won a... Read More.

Lady Lakers pick up win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team picked up another win last night, defeating the Casey County Lady Rebels by a score of 60-38. The Lady Lakers were led by Aniyah Coffey, who finished the night with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists.... Read More.

Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy believes UK can still make the NCAA Tournament if coach Mark Pope can get reliable point guard play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy had no doubts Kentucky would be a NCAA Tournament team when the season started. After UK dropped its first four major non-conference games, including a 35-point loss to Gonzaga, he did have doubts before Kentucky bounced... Read More.

Lady Lakers defeat LaRue County to advance in 2A regional; go on the road to Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated LaRue County by a score of 66-40 to advance in the Kentucky 2A regional. Aniyah Coffey finished with a game-high 22 points and 8 rebounds. Addy Abrell scored 17 for the Lady Lakers. McKenna Ccamaque finished with 8... Read More.

Laker Basketball falls in 2OT heartbreaker to Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team fell to the Adair County Indians in double-overtime last night at Laker Gym by a score of 83-80. Maddox Shearer led Russell County in scoring with 31 points in the game, followed by Dylan Stanelle with 27. Tyson Stille added... Read More.

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire expects Will Stein to do well at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Before Oregon beat Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl to advance to the national college playoffs semifinals against unbeaten Indiana on Friday night in Atlanta. That means new UK head coach Will Stein will be splitting duties as Oregon’s offensive... Read More.

Russell County splits doubleheader at Monroe County; teams back in action at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County split a doubleheader at Monroe County Friday night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Falcons by a score of 45-36. Aniyah Coffey finished with a double-double, scoring 15 points and collecting 11 rebounds. Addy Abrell scored 12 points and pulled down 8... Read More.

Laker Wrestling finished 5th at Pulaski County tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Wrestling team finished 5th place as a team at the Pulaski County tournament over the weekend. Seven Laker wrestlers received medals for individual performances. Cameron Edison and Drake Wright each earned 2nd place finishes. Mason Hargrove and Zac Mullins each earned 3rd... Read More.

DeVore joins 1,000 point club; Phillips earns Swimmer of the Meet at Debbie Loy Memorial Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim team hosted the Debbie Loy Memorial Invitational at the Russell County Natatorium over the weekend. The Lakers finished runner-up at the event, and two Laker swimmers earned notable achievements. Marlei DeVore joined the Laker Swim 1,000 point club and earned a... Read More.

Delaynee Rodriguez has to add leadership to her all-around skills | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Delaynee Rodriguez scored 39 points or higher on 18 of 19 all-around competitions, had 9.8+ scores on 84 of 100 career routines and had four event wins (two all-around, two bars) during her first two seasons at KentuckyHowever, she was never... Read More.

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Craig Skinner likes having players who are “internally” driven | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers pick up win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy believes UK can still make the NCAA Tournament if coach Mark Pope can get reliable point guard play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers defeat LaRue County to advance in 2A regional; go on the road to Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball falls in 2OT heartbreaker to Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire expects Will Stein to do well at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County splits doubleheader at Monroe County; teams back in action at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Wrestling finished 5th at Pulaski County tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

DeVore joins 1,000 point club; Phillips earns Swimmer of the Meet at Debbie Loy Memorial Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Delaynee Rodriguez has to add leadership to her all-around skills | 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