School board looking into possibility of new football field house, bus garage

Thursday, November 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is looking into the possibility of a new bus garage and football field house. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about what the board is looking into. We’ll […]

Laker Football to host LaRue for season finale, Senior Night, and last game on Finley Field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team is back in action tonight, hosting LaRue County. Tonight's game is the season finale for the Lakers and will be Senior Night. It will also be the last game played on Finley Field with the new football stadium slated to... Read More.

UK’s Jalen Geiger Ready For Big Season in Return to Field After Injury | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Jalen Geiger insists he’s back “100 percent” from the season-ending knee injury he suffered against Florida last season and is even better than before. “For myself, I have high expectations coming off my injury and want to show I am better... Read More.

UK Commit Cutter Boley Has It Together On and Off the Field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, May 21 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Lexington Christian Academy junior Cutter Boley is a gifted quarterback, one of the best in the nation according to every recruiting service and the bevy of major college coaches that recruited him. The 6-5, 205-pound Boley verbally committed to Kentucky last... Read More.

RCHS FFA members compete at UK Field Day

Friday, April 28 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County FFA Members recently competed at the University of Kentucky Field Day in Lexington. Below are the results: Citizenship Bowl Chris Warriner- overall winner out of over 40 contestants. Dairy Evaluation Team Allison […]

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to field fire

Monday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to a field fire on West Highway 80 over the weekend. According to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, crews responded to the fire Saturday afternoon and were on scene about […]

Lakers host Jumpers at Finley Field tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers will host the Somerset Briar Jumpers at Finley Field tonight. Both the Lakers and Jumpers enter tonight's contest at 1-0 after picking up a win in Week 1. The Lakers defeated Adair County 27-14 in Week 1 while Somerset defeated... Read More.

New baseball field to be named in honor of Coach David Rexroat

Wednesday, June 22 by Zac Oakes

As progress continues toward the new athletic complex at Russell County High School, the Russell County Board of Education voted Monday night to name the new baseball field after the school’s winningest baseball coach. The […]

RC Track and Field competes in Greensburg | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Track and Field teams competed in the Carl Deaton Classic meet in Greensburg last week, the final meet of the season before region. The girls finished in 12th place with 10 points, and the boys came in 13th place with 5... Read More.

Anna Rupp Commits to UK Track and Field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, April 24 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTImagine growing up in Lexington with the last name of Rupp. In a state that loves basketball, that’s a name almost any fan regardless of age would recognize because of the legendary coaching career Adolph Rupp had at Kentucky from 1930-1972 when... Read More.

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School board looking into possibility of new football field house, bus garage

Laker Football to host LaRue for season finale, Senior Night, and last game on Finley Field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK’s Jalen Geiger Ready For Big Season in Return to Field After Injury | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Commit Cutter Boley Has It Together On and Off the Field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS FFA members compete at UK Field Day

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to field fire

Lakers host Jumpers at Finley Field tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New baseball field to be named in honor of Coach David Rexroat

RC Track and Field competes in Greensburg | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Anna Rupp Commits to UK Track and Field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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