Russell County 12U All Star Softball team wins opening game, plays at 9 a.m. Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 12U All Star Softball team picked up a victory in the opening round of the Central Region Tournament Sunday, defeating Team Illinois by a score of 6-0. Pitcher Briley Jo Hardwick finished the game with seven strikeouts, and Camdin Cooper led... Read More.

Former Laker Baseball player named to All-Star game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 8 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell County Lakers baseball player Peyton Back has been selected for the Old North State League All-Star game. Back is a 2019 graduate of Russell County High School and plays baseball at Bellarmine University in Louisville. He currently leads his team in hitting... Read More.

UK Women’s Volleyball Team to Be Honored at Great American Ball Park for Reds Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 25 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Gabby Curry got to throw out the first pitch at an Atlanta Braves baseball game when she was named the Georgia high school athlete of the year before her freshman season on the Kentucky volleyball team. Now she’s going to get... Read More.

Laker Baseball teams defeat North Laurel in final home game of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

In the last home game of the season, the Russell County Lakers came away victorious by a score of 6-1 over the North Laurel Jaguars. Senior Nick Aaron picked up the win on the mound, pitching seven innings and giving up one run on... Read More.

Lindsey Wilson Football advances to national title game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

No. 3-ranked Lindsey Wilson football scored 31 unanswered points to beat No. 4-ranked Keiser (FL) 38-14 on Saturday in the NAIA Football Championship Series National Semifinals at Blue Raider Stadium. Lindsey Wilson (10-0) advances to the program's first-ever national championship game to face No.... Read More.

Lincoln Helm’s perfect game leads Lakers to victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers JV Baseball team shut out Casey County on Monday by a score of 7-0 behind a perfect game from pitcher Lincoln Helm. Helm struck out five batters, forced two groundouts and two flyouts over three innings to lead the Lakers... Read More.

Laker Boys at Wayne County Friday, Game Broadcast on WJRS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 4 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers will travel to Monticello Friday night to take on Wayne County. Tip off set for 6:30 CT. Join Jeff Hoover for all the action on Laker Country 1049 WJRS. Pregame show will get underway around 6:10 p.m.

Sarr’s family from France Visits for UK Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Olivier Sarr admits that not a lot of people in his native France know a lot about Kentucky basketball. “But they definitely know about Kentucky. They know it’s one of the biggest programs in college basketball, one of the best programs... Read More.

Football Cats Talk South Carolina, Bowl Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT How will Kentucky respond to its recent offensive collapse when it hosts South Carolina Saturday? The Wildcats were outscored 55-0 in the second half by Alabama and Florida the last two weeks and gave up 488 yards while gaining only 77.... Read More.

Russell – Adair Football game not likely this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Adair County Indians usually meet on the gridiron each year for a rivalry matchup, but in 2020, it doesn't appear that the Lakers and Indians will go head-to-head. The game was originally scheduled for Nov. 6, the final game... Read More.

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Russell County 12U All Star Softball team wins opening game, plays at 9 a.m. Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Laker Baseball player named to All-Star game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Women’s Volleyball Team to Be Honored at Great American Ball Park for Reds Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball teams defeat North Laurel in final home game of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lindsey Wilson Football advances to national title game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lincoln Helm’s perfect game leads Lakers to victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys at Wayne County Friday, Game Broadcast on WJRS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sarr’s family from France Visits for UK Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Football Cats Talk South Carolina, Bowl Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell – Adair Football game not likely 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