What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by WJRS Staff

By Tommy Druen When I was in sixth grade, Martha Wilkinson, who was Kentucky’s First Lady at the time, sponsored an essay contest for middle school students. I forget what the exact theme was, and I don’t think it really mattered as the real... Read More.

RCHS Lakers host Metcalfe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker Basketball team will host Metcalfe County tonight in district play. The Lakers (3-15) will look for their first district win over the Hornets, who enter at 13-8. The Hornets won the first matchup between these teams back in... Read More.

RCMS 8th graders win conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade basketball team won the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Championship in a game that went down to the wire over rival Clinton County Monday night by a score of 41-36. Dylan Stanelle led the scoring for... Read More.

Lady Laker Basketball vs Metcalfe postponed until next week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball game at home against Metcalfe County has been postponed until next Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to RCHS Athletics Director Michael Carpenter. The original schedule included a Laker/Lady Laker doubleheader against Metcalfe County on Tuesday, Feb. 1. That will now be... Read More.

UK Athlete Riley Gaines Looking Ahead | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 31 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTWhat could Riley Gaines do for an encore? During her junior season she won the 200-meter freestyle at the Southeastern Conference championship and was also part of the winning 4x200 relay team that won the SEC title to help the Kentucky women... Read More.

RCMS 8th grade Lakers compete for conference championship tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade Laker Basketball team will compete for the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Championship tonight. The Lakers will take on Clinton County at Russell County Middle School, with tip-off expected around 6 p.m. If you can't make... Read More.

Lakers drop district matchup against Clinton County on Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

The Lakers played a rare Sunday afternoon game at Clinton County over the weekend, falling by a score of 57-46. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, and then was rescheduled twice before landing on Sunday afternoon for a game time. The Lakers are... Read More.

Somerset assistant tabbed as new coach for RCHS Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

Somerset Assistant Football Coach Lucas Ford has been tabbed as the new head coach of the Russell County Laker Football team. The recommendation from the hiring committee is set to go before the RCHS SBDM Council soon and then before Superintendent Michael Ford, according... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers drop doubleheader at Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers dropped a doubleheader at Monroe County Thursday night. The girls lost 58-30, while the boys fell 73-64. The Lady Lakers were led in scoring by Karley Luttrell with 9 points and Maleah Preston with 8. Addison Hart... Read More.

RCMS 8th grade basketball advances to conference finals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

The 8th grade Laker Basketball team advanced to the conference tournament semifinals with a 36-34 win over Green County Thursday night. The RCMS Lakers were led by Max Davis with 16 points, followed by Maddox Shearer who hit a late three-pointer in the win... Read More.

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What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Lakers host Metcalfe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 8th graders win conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Basketball vs Metcalfe postponed until next week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Athlete Riley Gaines Looking Ahead | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 8th grade Lakers compete for conference championship tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers drop district matchup against Clinton County on Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Somerset assistant tabbed as new coach for RCHS Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers drop doubleheader at Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 8th grade basketball advances to conference finals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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