Richardson Chosen District Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 26 by WJRS Staff

Coach Ryan Richardson of Russell County High School has been named Class 4A District Coach of the Year. The award was announced Wednesday by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association. Richardson, in his second season as head of the Lakers, guided his team to an... Read More.

Jay Bilas Talks UK Basketball and Pro Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 26 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Jay Bilas can still remember the reaction from Kentucky fans when he said that UK basketball didn’t produce pros but instead recruits pros. The ESPN analysts recalls a lot of UK fans getting “their noses out of joint” for his belief... Read More.

“It’s about loving our neighbor” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs United Methodist Church is one church within Russell County that last week announced the suspension of in-person worship services aligning with the recommendation of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. But RSUMC Pastor David Calhoun said the decision wasn't a matter of "faith over... Read More.

“Part of the solution, not part of the problem” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic back in the spring, Jason "Bucky" Walters, pastor at Jamestown Christian Church, and the leaders of JCC decided on one thing early on. "From the beginning, we decided we wanted to be part of the solution, not... Read More.

UK Freshmen Isaiah Jackson Wants Big Crowds in Rupp | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 25 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky freshman forward Isaiah Jackson grew up a Kentucky fan and even had UK gear in his bedroom. He said in a preseason interview it was a dream come true to now be at Kentucky. Yet because of COVID-19, he had... Read More.

Former Cat Maxey Focused on Winning at UK, Now in NBA | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 24 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT During his one season at Kentucky, winning mattered a lot more to Tyrese Maxey than what might happen with the NBA Draft. “My thing at Kentucky was, you know, Coach Cal said he had a role for me to play there,... Read More.

Cats Never Had a Chance at #1 ‘Bama | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky never really had a chance at No. 1 Alabama Saturday when it was missing 10 players, including leading rusher Chris Rodriguez and leading tackler Jamin Davis, due to COVID-19 protocols. However, it was no surprise that Kentucky coach Mark Stoops... Read More.

UK Football Commit Dekel Crowdus Could Be a Star | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT He’s viewed as a receiver who could be a God-send for Kentucky’s offense next season even though he has just 17 catches for 195 yards and seven scores this season. However, in 2020 there’s really no way to judge just what... Read More.

All Things Russell, Friday, November 20th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 20 by Sean Hammond

Jeff and Tony talk with Superintendent Michael Ford about COVID-19 and the effect it is having on the school district, Athletic Director Michael Carpenter about the KHSAA delaying the start of winter sports, and finally Jeff and Tony talk with Matt Cole about REAL... Read More.

Kyra Elzy Is Good Choice for UK Women’s Team After Mitchell Retires | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 20 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Associate coach Kyra Elzy was elevated to interim coach when Kentucky women’s head coach Matthew Mitchell suddenly retired from coaching last week due to health concerns. He had been UK’s head coach the last 13 years. Kentucky opens the season Nov.... Read More.

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Richardson Chosen District Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jay Bilas Talks UK Basketball and Pro Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

“It’s about loving our neighbor” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

“Part of the solution, not part of the problem” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Freshmen Isaiah Jackson Wants Big Crowds in Rupp | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Cat Maxey Focused on Winning at UK, Now in NBA | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Cats Never Had a Chance at #1 ‘Bama | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Football Commit Dekel Crowdus Could Be a Star | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

All Things Russell, Friday, November 20th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kyra Elzy Is Good Choice for UK Women’s Team After Mitchell Retires | 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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