RCMS Lady Lakers sweep Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams swept Green County at home last night. 6th grade won 32-24 and 7th grade won 25-22. The 8th grade Lady Lakers capped off the night with a 38-32 win in overtime. The Lady Lakers return... Read More.

Lady Laker Golf wins Kentucky Invitational Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf team came away with a first-place finish in the women's Kentucky Invitational Tournament at Lakewood Country Club over the weekend. The Lady Lakers finished with a team score of 360 to win the event, and Russell County's Carleen Meyers placed... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer opens season with back-to-back shutout wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team opened up its season with back-to-back shutout victories on the road. The Lady Lakers went to McCreary County on Friday, coming away with an 8-0 win. Adriana Thomas led Russell County, scoring five goals. Addison Coffey, Jayde... Read More.

Russell, County Glasgow boys soccer teams play to scoreless draw | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Soccer team played to a scoreless draw against the Glasgow Scotties over the weekend. Xavion Russell recorded 10 saves as goalkeeper for Russell County in the draw. The Lakers return to action at home tomorrow, taking on district foe Monroe... Read More.

Injury turned into learning season for Hannah Benjamin | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT She was a top 10 recruit nationally who had a .504 hitting percentage in her Georgia high school career who had played for USA Volleyball. Kentucky coach Craig Skinner thought 6-foot-1 outside hitter Hannah Benjamin could be an immediate impact player... Read More.

Laker Football scrimmaging Garrard County tonight; RCMS Football will take on Wayne County tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will open its 2025 season one week from tonight, when they take on the Adair County Indians at Lindsey Wilson University. Kickoff for next Saturday's game is set for 7 p.m. at Parnell Family Stadium. The Lakers have a final... Read More.

RCHS Soccer teams in action tonight, this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School soccer teams are in action tonight and this weekend. The Lady Lakers go on the road tonight, taking on McCreary County. That matchup gets underway at 5:30 CT. The Lady Lakers also will take on South Laurel on the... Read More.

Lady Laker Golf defeats Monroe County in match at Lakewood Country Club | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf team defeated Monroe County in a match at Lakewood Country Club yesterday. The Lady Lakers finished the day with a team score of 173 compared to Monroe County's 220. Carleen Meyers led Russell County with a score of 38, followed... Read More.

Local sports teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County athletic teams are in action today. The middle school Lady Laker basketball teams will host Casey County this evening, getting underway at 5 p.m. The Laker and Lady Laker golf teams are in action today as well, with matches against Monroe County.... Read More.

True freshman Kassie O’Brien is battling redshirt sophomore Ava Sarafa to be UK’s starting setter | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT For the last eight years Kentucky coach Craig Skinner has not had to worry about who the team’s setter would be. All-American Madison Lilley, the 2020 national player of the year, started four seasons and then Emma Grome stepped in and... Read More.

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RCMS Lady Lakers sweep Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Golf wins Kentucky Invitational Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer opens season with back-to-back shutout wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell, County Glasgow boys soccer teams play to scoreless draw | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Injury turned into learning season for Hannah Benjamin | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football scrimmaging Garrard County tonight; RCMS Football will take on Wayne County tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Soccer teams in action tonight, this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Golf defeats Monroe County in match at Lakewood Country Club | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local sports teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

True freshman Kassie O’Brien is battling redshirt sophomore Ava Sarafa to be UK’s starting setter | 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