James resigns as Lady Laker Volleyball coach; Hamilton to take over as interim

Tuesday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School will have a new volleyball coach this season. WJRS News learned Madison James resigned from her position as head coach of the Lady Laker Volleyball program this week, and Emily Hamilton […]

Butler, Williams, and Garrison showing defensive prowess in practice | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught LaMont Butler was a two-time Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year so it was no surprise when Kentucky teammate Otega Oweh said the toughest team to score against in summer practices has been Butler. Butler could be one of the... Read More.

Bookworm/nerd Dennious Jackson ready to be run stopper at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Dennious Jackson might be a 6-5, 335-pound junior college defensive lineman now headed to the University of Kentucky to play but he didn’t grow up dreaming of being a college football player. He admits he was more about academics in large... Read More.

Cole Cubelic says there are reasons for confidence with UK offensive line | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught ESPN/SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic is a former collegiate offensive linemen who deeply appreciated what former UK coach John Schlarman did to build the Big Blue Wall. The UK offensive line has not been the same since Schlarman’s death but Cubelic... Read More.

Aaron Harrison back in Lexington to play for La Familia | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Aaron Harrison spent part of three seasons in the NBA after turning pro following his sophomore season at UK when the Cats went 38-1. He played in the G League and overseas following his NBA time and last season played for... Read More.

Rob Dillingham draws praise from Draymond Green | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 9 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Guard Rob Dillingham has yet to play his first NBA game but he already has one former NBA star sold on what he can add for the Minnesota Timberwolves next season. Golden State forward Draymond Green has won championships with the... Read More.

Ohio receiver Preston Brown committed to UK while he was on vacation in Puerto Rico | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 8 by Zac Oakes

Even before he made his visit to Kentucky, Ohio receiver Preston Bowman felt confident he was going to commit to the Wildcats. “This visit was top notch. Me and my family felt at home. Even my little cousins liked it,” said Bowman. “They made... Read More.

Mark Pope respects what John Calipari did at Kentucky but knows he has to be his own coach with the Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky will host Arkansas and new coach John Calipari next season and it should be one of the nation’s most highly anticipated games after the messy breakup between UK and Calipari. "We're in the same league and we get to go... Read More.

Rob Dillingham knows he is “blessed” to be joining Minnesota | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Often a top 10 draft pick will be on a rebuilding team that could be years away from contending for a championship. Former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham went eighth in the recent NBA draft but he went to Minnesota — the... Read More.

Senior Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has the “juice and dog mentality” that SEC Network/ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic loves | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Veteran ESPN/SEC Network college football analyst Cole Cubelic didn’t need long to become a fan of Ohio State transfer running back Chip Trayanum after he got to Kentucky. “He’s a downhill thumper of a running back,” Cubelic said on his podcast.... Read More.

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James resigns as Lady Laker Volleyball coach; Hamilton to take over as interim

Butler, Williams, and Garrison showing defensive prowess in practice | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bookworm/nerd Dennious Jackson ready to be run stopper at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Cole Cubelic says there are reasons for confidence with UK offensive line | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Aaron Harrison back in Lexington to play for La Familia | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Rob Dillingham draws praise from Draymond Green | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ohio receiver Preston Brown committed to UK while he was on vacation in Puerto Rico | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope respects what John Calipari did at Kentucky but knows he has to be his own coach with the Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Rob Dillingham knows he is “blessed” to be joining Minnesota | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Senior Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has the “juice and dog mentality” that SEC Network/ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic loves | 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