RCMS Girls Soccer takes down one of the top teams in the district | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School soccer teams took on Northern Middle School (Pulaski) Monday night. The RCMS girls team defeated Northern, who is considered the #2 team in the district, by a score of 2-1. Arianna Money and Samantha Hernandez scored the two goals... Read More.

Lady Lakers Lose in District Finals, Will Face Top Ranked Bowling Green in Regionals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 22 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers bid to win their fourth consecutive district championship was not to be, as they lost to Metcalfe County Friday in the 16th District championship game at Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers trailed by as many as 13, but came... Read More.

Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams begin district tournament play this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers Basketball teams begin 16th District Tournament play this week. The Lakers take on Metcalfe County tonight at 6 p.m. at Cumberland County High School. The winner will clinch a spot in the 4th Region Tournament. Yesterday, the... Read More.

16th District Tournament brackets released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

The 16th District Basketball Tournament brackets were finalized today. The Lady Lakers play Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. against Cumberland County. The Lakers play Metcalfe County on Monday, March 15 at 6 p.m. The 16th District Tournament is at Cumberland County this year.

Lady Lakers secure top seed in 16th District Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers scored just four points in the first quarter and shot 6/25 in the first half, but outscored the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets by 20 in the second half to clinch the top seed in the 16th District Tournament. In... Read More.

KYTC District 8 Preparing for Icy Roadways

Wednesday, February 10 by Sean Hammond

Amber Hale with the KYTC District 8 in Somerset was on the morning show to talk about the department’s plans in the event that ice does get onto the roadways…

District 8 crews preparing for winter storm

Wednesday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are ready to respond to the forecasted winter storm expected to impact the region with freezing rain, snow and ice. […]

Laker Boys Get District Win Over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 3 by WJRS Staff

The Laker Boys team got a big district win Tuesday night, defeating Metcalfe County at RCHS, 57 to 40. Scott Hamm had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Devontae Grayson had 17 points and 8 rebounds, and Jay Milburn had a triple-double with 12 points,... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers win district matchups at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers swept Cumberland County Monday night, bringing home huge district wins for both squads. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Panthers 45-34 and now sit at 4-2 on the season with a 2-0 record in district play. The... Read More.

Lake Cumberland District is at full capacity with ICU Beds

Thursday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Some concerning news on the COVID-19 front as the Lake Cumberland District Health Department has announced that the district is at full capacity with intensive care unit beds. Here’s the information contained in the latest […]

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RCMS Girls Soccer takes down one of the top teams in the district | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Lose in District Finals, Will Face Top Ranked Bowling Green in Regionals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams begin district tournament play this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

16th District Tournament brackets released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers secure top seed in 16th District Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KYTC District 8 Preparing for Icy Roadways

District 8 crews preparing for winter storm

Laker Boys Get District Win Over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers win district matchups at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lake Cumberland District is at full capacity with ICU Beds

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

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