Laker Baseball will take on Logan County in opening round of region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will open region tournament play on Monday against the Logan County Cougars. Russell County vs Logan County will be the second game of the day, with first pitch slated for around 12:15 Monday afternoon at Nick Denes Field at Western... Read More.

Bryah Breaux will have a perfect role model at Kentucky in All-American Brooklyn DeLeye | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner believes incoming freshman Bryah Breaux could be the best athlete in the 2026 recruiting class. The 6-foot-5 Breaux also ran track and played basketball before settling on volleyball as her main sport despite being older than... Read More.

Laker Baseball claims 9th consecutive district title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

For the 9th year in a row, the Laker Baseball team claimed the 16th District championship. The Lakers defeated Monroe County 8-6 last night in the district championship game. The Lakers were led at the plate by Jace Scaggs, who hit a two-run home... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers named to All-District Teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Five Laker Baseball players were named to the All-District team. Alden Brumley, Ben Kemp, Blaine Melton, Jace Scaggs, and Tanner Stringer were voted to the All-District team. Three Lady Laker Softball players were named All-District. Brylie Hardwick, Rylen McGowan, and Addy Abrell were voted... Read More.

Veteran sportscaster Kenny Rice, a Kentucky native, understands how important this season is for coach Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Rice, 69, is probably best known for his horse race reporting, including the Kentucky Derby, with NBC and MMA coverage for HDNet. The eastern Kentucky native also has been sports director for WTVQ-TV in Lexington and was a national stringer... Read More.

Lakers clinch spot in region tournament; advance to district championship with win over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team clinched a spot in the 4th Region Tournament for the 9th consecutive season with a 6-2 win over Metcalfe County last night. The Lakers were led by pitcher Blaine Melton, who allowed just 2 hits and 1 run over 5... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall to Clinton County in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team saw its season come to an end last night, falling 11-1 to the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs in the 16th District Tournament. Madelyn Roy led the Lady Lakers with a pair of hits in the game, and Rylen McGowan... Read More.

Zoom Diallo is a “capable” point guard who Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy will get the ball to the “right places” next season. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Veteran Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy believes that returning players Malachi Moreno and Kam Williams along with transfer point guard Zoom Diallo give Kentucky “a pretty good starting point” for next season. However, he’s also realistic about the roster that coach... Read More.

Brumley signs with LWU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Baseball senior Alden Brumley officially signed to join the Lindsey Wilson University Blue Raiders on Monday.

RCHS Baseball, Softball teams begin district tournament play tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Baseball and Softball teams begin district tournament play tonight. The 2-seed Laker Baseball team will take on Metcalfe County in the second game of the night, slated to get underway at around 7:30 this evening. The Lady Lakers also... Read More.

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Laker Baseball will take on Logan County in opening round of region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bryah Breaux will have a perfect role model at Kentucky in All-American Brooklyn DeLeye | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball claims 9th consecutive district title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers named to All-District Teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Veteran sportscaster Kenny Rice, a Kentucky native, understands how important this season is for coach Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers clinch spot in region tournament; advance to district championship with win over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to Clinton County in district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Zoom Diallo is a “capable” point guard who Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy will get the ball to the “right places” next season. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Brumley signs with LWU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Baseball, Softball teams begin district tournament play tonight | 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