Bankers Field of Dreams was product of teamwork, hard work

Monday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

Last week, the City of Russell Springs officially opened the Bankers Field of Dreams at the Russell Springs City Park. The newly-renovated sports field is aimed at providing greater accessibility for special needs children in […]

Brian Robinson working hard to earn playing time on UK defensive line | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Brian Robinson was one of the stars of Kentucky’s 2024 recruiting class. He was a unanimous four-star recruit that then recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow brought to Kentucky from Ohio. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound Robinson was ranked as the nation’s 79th best player... Read More.

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior outfielder Peyton Plotts hit a team-best 359 and also led Kentucky with 16 home runs, 15 doubles and 54 RBI’s in 2025. “She has not exceeded any of my expectations because I think she is that good,” Kentucky coach Rachel... Read More.

Mark Pope knows it’s hard to juggle respecting tradition and maximizing revenue | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Rupp Arena is one of the more respected college basketball venues in the country but also does not have the amenities or revenue potential that many newer arenas across the country have. Kentucky coach Mark Pope played in Rupp Arena when... Read More.

Taken right here in Russell Springs — hard to beat this view. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 17 by Riley Coffey

This shot from the Russell Springs City Park was taken near the beginning of the trail that spans around the park. A simple view from a not-so-familiar part of the park in town, but one that captures just how beautiful our county can be.

Barion Brown has worked hard headed into this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Sophomore Barion Brown is an elite kick returner/receiver who has speed few players even in the Southeastern Conference can match. However, he’s doing more than just relying on his game-breaking speed this season. “He has done a great job. You can... Read More.

UK Volleyball commitment says choosing Kentucky was not a really hard decision | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Craig Skinner had one weather-related plus on his side when he recruited Minnesota libero Sidney Burley. “I am not a big fan of the snow. When I was younger I liked to sled and have fun. Now that I... Read More.

Avalanches Are Hard to Predict in Life | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 1 by WJRS Staff

By Tommy Druen Avalanches are difficult to predict. There are a host of factors that go into the forecasting about them such as wind, precipitation and temperature. At the end of the day though, it’s all amount that one last snowflake, the one that... Read More.

Region Hit Hard by Weekend Storms

Monday, January 3 by Derek Aaron

Russell County was spared the worst during the severe weather event over the weekend but neighboring Casey County saw flooding along US 127 in Liberty and numerous other secondary roads as more than five inches […]

UK Freshman TyTy Washington Working Hard to Make Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT After his team lost its final game in the 2019-20 season, guard TyTy Washington went to his head coach at Arizona Compass Prep and asked what he had to do to work on his body. “The next day he was going... Read More.

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Bankers Field of Dreams was product of teamwork, hard work

Brian Robinson working hard to earn playing time on UK defensive line | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope knows it’s hard to juggle respecting tradition and maximizing revenue | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Taken right here in Russell Springs — hard to beat this view. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Barion Brown has worked hard headed into this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Volleyball commitment says choosing Kentucky was not a really hard decision | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Avalanches Are Hard to Predict in Life | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Region Hit Hard by Weekend Storms

UK Freshman TyTy Washington Working Hard to Make Impact | 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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