Lakers host Casey County for Homecoming | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Tonight is Homecoming at Russell County High School, as the Russell County Lakers will host the Casey County Rebels at Finley Field at First National Bank Athletic Complex. Kickoff for tonight's game is scheduled for 6:30 this evening, and we'll have coverage from the... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer defeats Lincoln, Lakers fall at Taylor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams were in action last night. The Lady Lakers were at home, where they picked up a 5-4 win over Lincoln County. Addison Coffey finished with 4 goals and an assist, and Adriana Thomas added a goal and... Read More.

Fans and media members blasted coach Mark Stoops for the way his team played against South Carolina | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky’s inept performance against South Carolina certainly brought a lot of brutal, but fair, criticism of Kentucky football and coach Mark Stoops. “Shocking stat of the day: Since the 2021 dismantling of LSU, Kentucky has lost 8 of its last 10... Read More.

RCHS Soccer, RCMS Football and Basketball in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer and Russell County Middle School Football and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be in action today. The Laker Soccer team will go on the road to Taylor County today for a 7 p.m. start, while the Lady Lakers... Read More.

Laker, Lady Laker Soccer teams pick up Tuesday wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams picked up wins last night. The Lakers hosted Warren East last night, coming away with a 4-0 win. Andre Perez had a big night, scoring three goals while Sebastian Betts-Jimenez added another. Will Pratt, Taven... Read More.

Lamont Butler appreciated having a chance to meet former UK star guard Eric Bledsoe this summer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 11 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught When former UK stars formed La Familia to play in The Basketball Tournament earlier this summer, UK guard Lamont Butler admitted he had patterned his game a bit after Eric Bledsoe, a player on John Calipari’s first Kentucky team. “I know... Read More.

Results from Laker Athletics Monday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County teams were in action last night. The Lady Laker Volleyball team was at home in a district matchup with Monroe County. The Lady Lakers swept the Lady Falcons with freshman, JV, and varsity teams all picking up victories. The varsity team... Read More.

Stoops thinks Vandagriff can bounce back after tough South Carolina performance | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky has become accustomed to starting a transfer quarterback. Penn State transfer Will Levis and Georgia transfer Brock Vandagriff had played sparingly when they transferred to UK. Levis led UK to 10 wins in 2021 — before the NCAA vacated the... Read More.

Lakers pick up first win of season over South Laurel | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team picked up its first win of the season last Friday night, defeating the South Laurel Cardinals by a score of 33-13. It was also the first win at the new Finley Field and the first win for new... Read More.

RCHS Soccer, Volleyball teams in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School soccer and volleyball teams will be in action today. The Laker Soccer team will be on the road taking on Clinton County today, and the Lady Laker soccer team will be at home, hosting Taylor County. Both those matchups... Read More.

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Lakers host Casey County for Homecoming | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer defeats Lincoln, Lakers fall at Taylor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fans and media members blasted coach Mark Stoops for the way his team played against South Carolina | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Soccer, RCMS Football and Basketball in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker, Lady Laker Soccer teams pick up Tuesday wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lamont Butler appreciated having a chance to meet former UK star guard Eric Bledsoe this summer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Results from Laker Athletics Monday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stoops thinks Vandagriff can bounce back after tough South Carolina performance | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers pick up first win of season over South Laurel | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Soccer, Volleyball teams in action today | 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