Kinnett family donates $10K to RCHS Athletics | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Athletics Department received a major gift recently in the form of a $10,000 donation from the family of the late Larry Kinnett. Kinnett served as the first Athletics Director at Russell County High School, and a memorial fund was... Read More.

Teonni Key’s play no surprise to her mother | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Teonni Key was a top 10 player in the 2021 recruiting class and named a McDonald’s All-American when she signed with North Carolina after missing her high school senior season due to COVID. However, she also missed her first season at... Read More.

7th grade conference tournament takes place Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

The Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic 7th grade basketball conference tournament will take place Saturday at Hart County Middle School. Russell County earned the 2-seed in the conference tournament, receiving a first-round bye. The Lakers will take on the winner of Adair County and... Read More.

Brad White focused on next season in Lexington | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White had his name mentioned a lot in speculation about where he might end up coaching next year after UK’s 4-8 season. White has turned down other job offers during his time at Kentucky and coach Mark... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers fall in district doubleheader to Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker basketball teams were defeated last night in the first district doubleheader of the season. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Panthers in the first game of the season by a score of 45-36. The Lakers fell... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers host first district doubleheader of 24-25 season tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will host its first district doubleheader of the season tonight at Laker Gym, as Russell County hosts Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers will tip off at 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. The Lady Lakers enter at... Read More.

Laker Swim & Dive hosting senior night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim & Dive team will host its senior night meet this evening. The Lakers will host Somerset, Pulaski, and Southwestern High School at the ANC. The Lakers will recognize 4 seniors on this year's team: Alexa Stephens, Kole Rixon, Ben Jones, and... Read More.

Emma Grome reflects on UK Volleyball career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Senior setter Emma Grome has had a historic career at Kentucky that includes being named Southeastern Conference Player of the Year as a sophomore, multiple-time All-American and part of four straight SEC championships. “My time here has been awesome. It’s a... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall to Warren East, Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team dropped home games to Warren East and Green County over the weekend. The Lady Lakers fell to Warren East Friday night by a score of 58-52. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 17 points, followed by Rachel Bolin who... Read More.

6th grade Laker Basketball finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

The 6th grade Laker Basketball team earned a runner-up finish in conference tournament action over the weekend. The Lakers defeated Campbellsville 41-32 to advance to the championship game, where they fell to Adair County by a score of 22-20.

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Kinnett family donates $10K to RCHS Athletics | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Teonni Key’s play no surprise to her mother | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

7th grade conference tournament takes place Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Brad White focused on next season in Lexington | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers fall in district doubleheader to Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers host first district doubleheader of 24-25 season tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Swim & Dive hosting senior night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Emma Grome reflects on UK Volleyball career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to Warren East, Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

6th grade Laker Basketball finishes as conference runner-up | 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