Bonnie Lou Johnson Perkins, age 86, of Russell Springs

Thursday, March 12 by Sean Hammond

Bonnie Lou Johnson Perkins, 86, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on March 9th, 2026, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home, Jamestown, Kentucky. Born on September 14, 1939, in Eli, Kentucky, to the late Osba Johnson […]

Freshman Jasper Johnson doesn’t think there is a team chemistry problem with coach Mark Pope’s team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT What’s been wrong with the Kentucky basketball team? That’s a question most Kentucky basketball fans have been asking and coach Mark Pope really has not been able to answer. Many fans believe it has been a lack of effort by the... Read More.

Malachi Moreno sees similarities between Jasper Johnson and Rob Dillingham | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky freshman Malachi Moreno remembers watching current NBA player Rob Dillingham during the one year he played at Kentucky. He also grew up playing against current Kentucky freshman teammate Jasper Johnson. The 7-foot-center sees similarities between his UK teammate and Dillingham.... Read More.

Lavone Johnson, age 84, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

Lavone Johnson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home. She was 84 years of age. Born on September 7, 1941, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the […]

Vince Marrow thinks Jasper Johnson made good decision playing at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Vince Marrow got credit for helping bring a lot of talented players to Kentucky while he was the football team’s recruiting coordinator before leaving last summer to become the executive director of player personnel and recruiting at Louisville. However, Marrow also... Read More.

Jasper Johnson believes he is best shooter in the world | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Freshman Jasper Johnson tried to give the right answer for the team when he was asked who is the best shooter on coach Mark Pope’s team. “I would probably say Kam Williams. Trent Noah is shooting at a high clip,” Johnson... Read More.

Jasper Johnson has a personality that teammates like and believe will help make him a special player this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky fans will get to see freshman Jasper Johnson for the first time at UK’s Pro Day Oct. 7 and then again at Big Blue Madness on Oct. 11. He’s the highest ranked high school recruit coach Mark Pope has brought... Read More.

Jasper Johnson learning new terminology, adjusting to physicality of college basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Coach Mark Pope believes that freshman Jasper Johnson was the “most dangerous scorer” in high school basketball last season and is counting on his 3-point range and shot creativity to help UK this season. However, Johnson knows it is not all... Read More.

Jasper Johnson surprised by supportive chants while in Switzerland | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky all-SEC defensive end Dennis Johnson has had a lot of special sports moments but was not quite prepared for what happened in Switzerland when he was watching his son Jasper Johnson play for Team USA. “I am sitting at... Read More.

Five-star recruit Jasper Johnson hopes to do more free autograph signings for UK fans during the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Jasper Johnson has played in all-star showcase games across the country since his Overtime Elite season ended and even spent a week in California training with some of the nation’s elite high school and college players, including Duke’s Cooper Flagg. Johnson... Read More.

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Bonnie Lou Johnson Perkins, age 86, of Russell Springs

Freshman Jasper Johnson doesn’t think there is a team chemistry problem with coach Mark Pope’s team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Malachi Moreno sees similarities between Jasper Johnson and Rob Dillingham | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lavone Johnson, age 84, of Russell Springs

Vince Marrow thinks Jasper Johnson made good decision playing at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jasper Johnson believes he is best shooter in the world | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jasper Johnson has a personality that teammates like and believe will help make him a special player this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jasper Johnson learning new terminology, adjusting to physicality of college basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jasper Johnson surprised by supportive chants while in Switzerland | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Five-star recruit Jasper Johnson hopes to do more free autograph signings for UK fans during the 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