Russell County Freshman boys win district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Freshman team won the 16th District Tournament over the weekend. Russell County defeated Metcalfe County in the first game, and followed that with a victory over Clinton County in the championship.

McGowan announces commitment to Wallace Community College for softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County's Rylen McGowan has announced her commitment to play softball at Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama. McGowan led Russell County last year with a .511 batting average and 46 hits, along with 36 runs batted in and 11 home runs.

UK commit Brady Hull built quick relationship with Cutter Leftwich | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Pulaski County offensive lineman Brady Hull had built a relationship with former Kentucky coach Mark Stoops and his staff before Stoops was fired after the 2025 season. When coach Will Stein got to Kentucky, the Pulaski junior had no prior relationships... Read More.

16th District Basketball Tournament brackets set | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

The 16th District Basketball Tournament brackets have been set. The Russell County Lady Lakers will play in the 4/5 game against Clinton County on Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. The winner will advance to take on the top seed Cumberland County on Monday... Read More.

Russell County hosts Adair County for Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will host Adair County for a boy/girl doubleheader on Senior Night tonight. The first game between the Lady Lakers and Lady Indians is scheduled to tip-off at 5:30 this evening at Laker Gym with the Lakers and Indians facing off in the... Read More.

Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman immediately made a big impression on UK safety Ty Bryant | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Keeping safety Ty Bryant at Kentucky for his senior season was a priority for new UK coach Will Stein and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman. “Getting recruited out of high school was one thing. With his new NIL and transfer portal it... Read More.

Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County, Lakers fall in OT to Bulldogs | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell County split a doubleheader at Clinton County last night, with the girls picking up a victory and the boys falling in overtime. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 56-44 in the first game. Addy Abrell led Russell County with 16 points on... Read More.

Multiple Russell County Swim & Dive members qualify for final round of state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County Swim & Dive team members qualified for the final round of the state competition next weekend in Lexington. Lyla Root, Abigail Robertson, Kendall Wilson, Garen Railsback, and Daniel Blakey qualified for diving. The relay team of Jacob Phillips, Kendall Wilson, Ethan... Read More.

Stringer and Wills recognized for football milestones | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Football players Kinnett Wills and Tanner Stringer were recognized at halftime of Monday night's basketball game at Laker Gym. Wills was recognized for breaking the school record for receiving yards in a season with 812 yards, as well as the career receiving... Read More.

Ben Cleaver will be the voice of the UK pitching staff this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT During his first two seasons Kentucky was not mentioned in preseason national rankings very often but this year junior pitcher Ben Cleaver is one of the reasons Kentucky appeared in the top 25 preseason polls. The southpaw was 6-3 with a... Read More.

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Russell County Freshman boys win district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McGowan announces commitment to Wallace Community College for softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK commit Brady Hull built quick relationship with Cutter Leftwich | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

16th District Basketball Tournament brackets set | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County hosts Adair County for Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman immediately made a big impression on UK safety Ty Bryant | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County, Lakers fall in OT to Bulldogs | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Multiple Russell County Swim & Dive members qualify for final round of state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stringer and Wills recognized for football milestones | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ben Cleaver will be the voice of the UK pitching staff this season | 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

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown