Russell County Athletics in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will go on the road for a matchup with Somerset tonight. First pitch for the Lakers vs Briar Jumpers is set for 6 p.m. The Lady Laker softball team will play at home tonight, hosting district rival Metcalfe County. First... Read More.

Russell County native Molly McQueary publishes first book

Wednesday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Dr. Molly McQueary recently published her first book. McQueary is a 2015 graduate of Russell County High School now living in Chicago, working as a sport and performance psychology expert. McQueary was […]

Laker Baseball dominant in win over Clinton County; RCMS defeats Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team was dominant in a district win over Clinton County last night, defeating the Bulldogs 15-0 in three innings. Carter Stapp led Russell County, finishing with 3 hits and 4 runs batted in. Ayden McGowan, Jack Shearer and Tanner Stringer each... Read More.

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team defeated Green County by a score of 5-1. Mercedes Sanchez finished with 3 goals for Russell County. Jorja Branham and Jayde Lawless each scored a goal as well. Madeline Campbell had 5 saves in the... Read More.

County examining addition of hazardous duty for deputies to budget

Tuesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is continuing to examine how it could include hazardous duty retirement for sheriff’s deputies into the county budget. At yesterday’s fiscal court meeting, the first reading of the county’s roughly […]

Groundbreaking held for new medical cannabis cultivation facility in Wayne County

Tuesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

A groundbreaking was held yesterday in Wayne County on what is believed to be the state’s first medical cannabis cultivation facility. The facility is reportedly a $25 million investment and will employ 75-100 people. The […]

Lakers shut out Clinton County in district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team came away with a shutout win over the Clinton County Bulldogs at home last night by a score of 6-0. Ayden McGowan finished with a team-high 2 hits and a run batted in. Owen Loy, Walker Stephens, and Blane Melton... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer defeats Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team defeated Whitley County at home last night. The Lady Lakers came out on top by a score of 4-2. Jayde Lawless finished with 3 goals and Mercedes Sanchez added another. Madeline Campbell had 6 saves... Read More.

Lakers split Friday games, host Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team split a pair of games on Friday, defeating district rival Monroe County and falling on the road at Corbin. In the first game of the day, the Lakers defeated the Monroe County Falcons by a score of 7-3. Mayes Gosser... Read More.

Jamestown Dive team assists in Carroll County Search & Recovery operation

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Dive team was in Carroll County this week, assisting local emergency officials with a search and recovery operation due to flooding. Five Jamestown members traveled to the northern Kentucky county and were able […]

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Russell County Athletics in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County native Molly McQueary publishes first book

Laker Baseball dominant in win over Clinton County; RCMS defeats Adair | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County examining addition of hazardous duty for deputies to budget

Groundbreaking held for new medical cannabis cultivation facility in Wayne County

Lakers shut out Clinton County in district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer defeats Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers split Friday games, host Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jamestown Dive team assists in Carroll County Search & Recovery operation

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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