Lady Lakers fall to Rockcastle; host Glasgow this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team fell to Rockcastle County on Friday by a score of 13-3. Rylen McGowan hit her 5th home run of the season in the game. Addy Abrell recorded a hit and run batted in for the Lady Lakers. The Lady... Read More.

RCMS Baseball and Softball in action this past weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams were in action this weekend. The Laker Baseball team defeated Clinton County 20-5 on Saturday. Brantley Turner led the Lakers with 2 hits and 5 runs batted in. The Lady Lakers fell to Northern Middle... Read More.

Russell County Tennis teams defeat Somerset Christian | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Tennis teams defeated Somerset Christian on Saturday. The boys won 7-2. Ethan Coe, Sebastian Betts-Jimenez, Owen Buras and Ben Brown won in singles action. In doubles, it was Carson Buras and Ethan Coe; Gage Bryant and Carson Godby; and Owen Buras... Read More.

UK QB commit Jake Nawrot learned his lessons well | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT It seems remarkable that recent Kentucky quarterback commit Jake Nawrot went from junior varsity quarterback at John Hershey High School in Arlington Heights, Ill., in 2024 to throwing for over 3,000 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2025 to being the No.... Read More.

RCMS Girls Soccer ties previously undefeated Southern Middle School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team battled previously undefeated Southern Middle School to a 1-1 tie Thursday night. Raelynn Humble scored a goal for the Lady Lakers, assisted by Kenzie Bennett. The B team picked up a 1-0 win over Southern.... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball wins big at Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball picked up a win at Metcalfe County last night by a score of 10-2. Miley Rankins, Rylen McGowan, and Brylie Hardwick each finished with 2 hits on the night. Hardwick and Camdin Cooper each drove in a pair of runs.... Read More.

Laker Baseball to host Adair County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will host Adair County this evening. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 this evening.

RCMS Baseball wins big at Hart County; RCMS Softball falls at Taylor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team won big at Hart County yesterday, defeating the Raiders 15-0 in 4 innings. Ben Bell led the team with 2 hits and 3 runs batted. Brantley Turner also drove in a pair of runs for the Lakers.... Read More.

New proposed football district would have Russell County heading east | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The new draft proposal for high school football districts in Kentucky next year includes major changes for Russell County. Under the proposal, Russell County would remain in Class 4A but would now be in a 5-team district that includes Corbin, Harlan County, Wayne County... Read More.

Maddyn Greenway never worried that coach Kenny Brooks might be leaving Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky signee Maddyn Greenway helped Providence Academy win a fifth straight Minnesota state championship and then has played in the McDonald’s All-American Game and Nike Hoop Summit. However, that did not keep her from still getting on the track where she... Read More.

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Lady Lakers fall to Rockcastle; host Glasgow this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball and Softball in action this past weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Tennis teams defeat Somerset Christian | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK QB commit Jake Nawrot learned his lessons well | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Girls Soccer ties previously undefeated Southern Middle School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball wins big at Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball to host Adair County this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball wins big at Hart County; RCMS Softball falls at Taylor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New proposed football district would have Russell County heading east | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Maddyn Greenway never worried that coach Kenny Brooks might be leaving Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Obituaries

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