Bluegrass Signature Series returning in December, January | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 6 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught The Bluegrass Signature Series — part of the Grind Session — will make several stops in Kentucky during the 2024-25 basketball season and bring some of the nation’s best high school age players to the Bluegrass. Games will be played Dec.... Read More.

Laker Baseball takes on Simon Kenton in state tournament tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will play in the opening round of the Clark's Pump-N-Shop Kentucky state tournament tomorrow morning. The Lakers, champions of the 4th Region, will take on 8th Region champion Simon Kenton tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. CT at Legends Field in... Read More.

Georgia Amoore looks forward to playing at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Georgia Amoore had an All-American career at Virginia Tech where she had a school record 656 assists in four seasons and also is in the school’s top five in games started, points, field goals made and 3-pointers made. The point guard... Read More.

Former UK standout Wan’Dale Robinson wants to help Javeon Campbell any way he can with his recruiting process | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Javeon Campbell did not know a lot of football history when Western Hills coach Simon Vanderpool persuaded him to join the football team last year but a lot of people know about him now. Not only has the 6-5, 260-pound defensive... Read More.

Laker Baseball opens state tournament Thursday morning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will open play in the Clark's Pump-N-Shop State Tournament Thursday morning. The Lakers will play in the first game of the state tournament, taking on 8th Region Champion Simon Kenton with first pitch scheduled for 9 a.m. CT. The Lakers... Read More.

ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla appreciates Jasper Johnson’s scoring ability | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Jasper Johnson is in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this week with USA Basketball playing in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup along with 11 other talented USA players. The former Woodford County High School standout who transferred to Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) for his... Read More.

Bethlehem junior Leah Macy will make her first international trip with USA Basketball next month | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Leah Macy dreamed of being a McDonald’s All-American and a five-star recruit growing up. The Bethlehem junior never really thought about playing for USA Basketball. “I think that (USA Basketball) became a goal after I went to my first (USA Basketball)... Read More.

High school coach says Harlan County’s Trent Noah more than a shooter | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky signee Trent Noah of Harlan County continues to be praised for his prolific scoring and shooting but Kyle Jones, his high school coach, says his star player is more than just a shooter. “A lot of people talk about his... Read More.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won two Olympic gold medals in Tokyo and seems to be peaking at the right time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Former UK track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone showed at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix that she was Olympic ready for a dominating win in the 200-meter dash in 22.0 seconds, the second-fastest time in the world this season. However, McLaughlin-Levrone, 24,... Read More.

ESPN recruiting director Paul Biancardi knows NIL changes the way Mark Pope will recruit at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught ESPN recruiting director/basketball analyst Paul Biancardi likes what he’s seen from new Kentucky coach Mark Pope’s recruiting strategy. “Every coach recruits to their personal liking. Not every coach goes after one-and-done players. Some are comfortable recruiting, coaching and developing talent,” Biancardi... Read More.

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Bluegrass Signature Series returning in December, January | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball takes on Simon Kenton in state tournament tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Georgia Amoore looks forward to playing at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former UK standout Wan’Dale Robinson wants to help Javeon Campbell any way he can with his recruiting process | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball opens state tournament Thursday morning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla appreciates Jasper Johnson’s scoring ability | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bethlehem junior Leah Macy will make her first international trip with USA Basketball next month | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

High school coach says Harlan County’s Trent Noah more than a shooter | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won two Olympic gold medals in Tokyo and seems to be peaking at the right time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

ESPN recruiting director Paul Biancardi knows NIL changes the way Mark Pope will recruit at Kentucky | 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

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