Coach Kenny Brooks believes Clara Strack could be the best passer of any center in the country | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Clara Strack can be overshadowed at times by the terrific play of teammate Georgia Amoore, an All-American point guard. However, the 6-5 Strack is having a terrific sophomore season. She is averaging 15.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.5... Read More.

Russell County splits doubleheader with Southwestern; travels to Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker and Laker Basketball teams split a doubleheader with Southwestern Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Warriors in the first game by a score of 40-34. Addy Abrell led Russell County in scoring with 12 points, followed bye Rachel... Read More.

UK signee Jasper Johnson having phenomenal season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Corey Frazier has developed players from high school to the NBA during his coaching career and has one word — “phenomenal” — to describe how Kentucky signee Jasper Johnson has played at Overtime Elite this season. “Getting to know him and... Read More.

Lakers to host Southwestern in doubleheader tonight ; Basketball Queen to be crowned between games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers will be in action tonight as part of a doubleheader at Laker Gym, hosting Southwestern. The Lady Lakers and Lady Warriors will tip off at 6 p.m. with the Lakers and Warriors facing off in the nightcap.... Read More.

RCMS Volleyball opens season winning 2/3 over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Volleyball team opened its season this week, winning 2 of 3 over Green County, with 7th and 8th grade teams coming out on top and 6th grade falling just short. The 7th and 8th grade teams each... Read More.

Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

On Thursday, the Laker Bowling Team hosted the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie’s Fun Center. The Lakers defeated the Cardinals 7 games to 0. High scores were Chase White 243, Phillip Muthler 173, Ben Jager 141, and Ashley Cain 127. The bowling team will... Read More.

Otega Oweh knows he can count on his brother, Odafe, a NFL player, for needed advice no matter the situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT If Kentucky junior guard Otega Oweh needs advice or anything else about the ups and downs of an athletic season, he has the perfect source — his brother, Odafe. Not only did he play football at Penn State and become a... Read More.

Lakers win big at Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team came away with a 22-point victory on the road at Campbellsville last night by a final score of 85-63. The Lakers were led by a 29-point performance from Maddox Shearer. Owen Loy scored 22 for the Lakers, while Mayes Gosser... Read More.

WNBA teams have made it clear to UK coach Kenny Brooks that they like point guard Georgia Amoore’s adaptability | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT She has been one of the nation’s best players this season — she was national player of the week for her play in UK’s first two Southeastern Conference games — but coach Kenny Brooks says point guard Georgia Amoore was “already... Read More.

Scott Padgett admits Tubby Smith was the perfect coach for UK’s 1998 national championship team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky standout Scott Padgett still remembers his team’s final loss during its 1997-98 national championship season in coach Tubby Smith’s first year. The Cats lost 73-64 in Rupp Arena on Valentine’s Day to Mississippi and were booed by some Big... Read More.

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Coach Kenny Brooks believes Clara Strack could be the best passer of any center in the country | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County splits doubleheader with Southwestern; travels to Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK signee Jasper Johnson having phenomenal season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers to host Southwestern in doubleheader tonight ; Basketball Queen to be crowned between games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Volleyball opens season winning 2/3 over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Otega Oweh knows he can count on his brother, Odafe, a NFL player, for needed advice no matter the situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers win big at Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

WNBA teams have made it clear to UK coach Kenny Brooks that they like point guard Georgia Amoore’s adaptability | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Scott Padgett admits Tubby Smith was the perfect coach for UK’s 1998 national championship team | 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