Russell County Emergency Management preparing for winter storm | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said he and other officials are preparing for winter weather to make its way into the area this evening into the morning. Bray said anyone who needs assistance during the winter weather should contact 911. Stay... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall to South Laurel; Lakers host Danville tonight for senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers fell to South Laurel at home last night by a score of 56-41. Addy Abrell led Russell County with 14 points, 4 assists, and 5 steals. Carigann Carpenter came off the bench and scored 8 points for the Lady... Read More.

Koby Brea has moved into the NBA draft conversation with his play this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Koby Brea came to Kentucky from Dayton known as an elite 3-point shooter and he has certainly been that this season. Brea is averaging 10.7 points and 2.5 made 3-pointers per game and had made at least one 3 in every... Read More.

Trent Noah’s story would be perfect movie script | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Stacy Noah was recently watching her nephew play basketball for Harlan County in the Jock Sutherland Classic at Lafayette High School in Lexington when it hit her. “Last year at the same time I was watching Trent on that court playing... Read More.

16th District tournament schedule released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

With district games wrapped up for the season, the schedule for the upcoming 16th District tournament basketball games has been released. The tournament is hosted by Cumberland County this year. On the girls side, Russell County is the 4-seed, playing in the opening round... Read More.

Russell County defeats Clinton County in last district games of the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers were victorious over Clinton County in the last district games of the regular season last night. The Lady Lakers won the opening game, defeating Clinton County 40-38 in overtime as Addison Hart connected on a three in... Read More.

UK Softball Coach Lawson talks catcher situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Going into this season Kentucky softball coach Rachel Lawson made it sound like she might use three catchers this year or was at least strongly contemplating that scenario. “I have never only wanted one (catcher) but it worked out that way... Read More.

Nick Mingione doesn’t plan to change aggressive base running philosophy | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky had an amazing 2024 baseball season that ended with the Cats playing in their first College World Series. Part of what made Kentucky so good was its aggressive base running and coach Nick Mingione does not plan to change that... Read More.

Davis, Coffey selected for middle school all-star game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County Middle School 8th Grade student athletes have been selected to participate in 2024-2025 Southern Kentucky Middle School East/West Basketball All-Star game. Myles Davis, Son of Ashley and Michelle Davis of Jamestown, and Will Coffey, son of Shawn and Laura Coffey of... Read More.

Lady Lakers win by 30, Lakers win with late 3 in OT at Monroe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were victorious in a district doubleheader at Monroe County Friday night. The Lady Lakers came away with a 30-point victory in the first game, defeating the Lady Falcons 58-28. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 15 points... Read More.

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Russell County Emergency Management preparing for winter storm | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to South Laurel; Lakers host Danville tonight for senior night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Koby Brea has moved into the NBA draft conversation with his play this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Trent Noah’s story would be perfect movie script | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

16th District tournament schedule released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County defeats Clinton County in last district games of the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Softball Coach Lawson talks catcher situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nick Mingione doesn’t plan to change aggressive base running philosophy | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Davis, Coffey selected for middle school all-star game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers win by 30, Lakers win with late 3 in OT at Monroe | 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