Star Marcum joins RCHS 1,000 point club | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball program has a new member in the 1,000 point club. Senior Star Marcum joined the prestigious group Tuesday night with a layup in the fourth quarter of Russell County's 58-35 win over Cumberland County in the 16th District... Read More.

RCMS soccer teams defeat Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Soccer teams defeated Casey County Tuesday night. The girls team started by picking up a 2-1 victory. The boys came away with a 5-0 victory.

RCMS 6th and 8th grade volleyball pick up wins over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 6th and 8th grade volleyball teams picked up victories over Clinton County Tuesday night. Both 6th and 8th graders won 2-0. The 7th grade team fell short by a score of 2-0.

Season Ends for Laker Boys in OT Loss to Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 16 by WJRS Staff

The 2021 season came to an end last night for the Lakers boys as they lost to Metcalfe County in overtime in the opening round of the 16th District tournament, 58 to 51. It was the third straight year the Lakers have been eliminated... Read More.

Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams begin district tournament play this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers Basketball teams begin 16th District Tournament play this week. The Lakers take on Metcalfe County tonight at 6 p.m. at Cumberland County High School. The winner will clinch a spot in the 4th Region Tournament. Yesterday, the... Read More.

Laker Boys headed to state bowling tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

On Thursday The Mighty Laker Bowling Team started competition in the KHSAA 2nd Region Tournament. The Laker Boys competed in the team event on Thursday and qualified as the #1 seed in the region. In the first round of the bracket, the Lakers received... Read More.

Three Russell County Players Earn All-Region Honors | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 14 by WJRS Staff

Three Russell County High School basketball players, all seniors, earned All-4th Region honors as announced on Saturday. Senior Star Marcum was named to the girls All-Region Second Team, while teammate Juliah Bault was named All-Region Third Team. Bault finished the regular season averaging 14.5... Read More.

UK vs. Florida Volleyball Match This Weekend Could Determine SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 14 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Before the season even started it figured that the Southeastern Conference volleyball championship would again come down to Kentucky and Florida. The two SEC powers play Friday and Saturday in Gainesville and as expected the matches will settle the league championship.... Read More.

UK Freshman Shortstop on Record Setting Pace for Home Runs | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 11 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT She insists she does not go to bat thinking about hitting home runs but just trying to get a quality at-bat. However, a quality at-bat often leads to a home run for Kentucky freshman shortstop Erin Coffel. She had 50 homers... Read More.

Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Close Out Regular Season With Wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker Boys both closed out their 2021 basketball seasons Thursday night with wins. The Lady Lakers went on the road to Whitley City and defeated McCreary County 62 to 45. Star Marcum had a big night for Russell... Read More.

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Star Marcum joins RCHS 1,000 point club | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS soccer teams defeat Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 6th and 8th grade volleyball pick up wins over Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Season Ends for Laker Boys in OT Loss to Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams begin district tournament play this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys headed to state bowling tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Three Russell County Players Earn All-Region Honors | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK vs. Florida Volleyball Match This Weekend Could Determine SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Freshman Shortstop on Record Setting Pace for Home Runs | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Close Out Regular Season With Wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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