Meet the Lakers Event Set for August 9 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

Russell County football fans will have an opportunity to kick off the 2026 season at the annual Meet the Lakers event on Sunday, August 9th, at Finley Field. The event will showcase Russell County High School and Russell County Middle School football teams, along... Read More.

Lady Lakers Win Garrard County Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker golf team brought home another championship Thursday, capturing the team title at the Garrard County Invitational held at Old Bridge Golf Club in Danville. The Lady Lakers posted an impressive team score of 322 to earn first-place honors in... Read More.

Laker Gym to Receive $107,000 High-Tech Upgrade Thanks to Anonymous Donor

Tuesday, July 21 by WJRS Staff

Russell County High School is gearing up for another busy year of athletics with several facility improvements and additional support for game-day operations. During Monday night’s meeting of the Russell County Board of Education, Athletic […]

Russell County’s 10U All-Stars are bringing another state championship home | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers captured the 2026 Cal Ripken Western Kentucky 10U State Championship with a hard-fought victory over Elizabethtown, capping off an impressive tournament run against one of the toughest fields in the state. The young Lakers earned the title through determination, resilience,... Read More.

Blair Bailey Drives 4 Runners Home in Russell County 8U All-Stars Victory Over Anderson County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, July 11 by WJRS Staff

** Game report submitted by Brittany Simpson ** Blair Bailey drove in four runs on five hits to lead Russell County 8U All-Stars past Anderson County All- Stars on Saturday. Blair doubled in the fifth scoring two, singled in the first scoring one, and... Read More.

Russell County 11U All-Stars Headed to State Championship Game Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, July 11 by WJRS Staff

The 11U Lakers are 3-0 and headed to the Cal Ripken State Championship! So far this tournament, Russell County 11U All-Stars have put up 37 runs while allowing just 13. They’ve played with grit, heart, and confidence every step of the way. Tomorrow, Russell... Read More.

Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 10 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County 8U Lady Lakers are making history this weekend as they become the first 8-and-under softball team from Russell County to qualify for the Kentucky State Tournament. The Lady Lakers will travel to Marion County for state tournament play, where they'll open... Read More.

Russell County 10U All-Stars Win First Game in State Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County 10-and-Under All-Stars are off to a winning start at the 2026 Cal Ripken State Tournament. Russell County opened tournament play Wednesday night in Elizabethtown with an impressive 9-to-2 victory over Franklin-Simpson. The Lakers collected eight hits and scored nine runs in... Read More.

Laker Nation Heads to State: Six Russell County All-Star Teams Open Tournament Play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 8 by WJRS Staff

Russell County's youngest baseball stars are set to take the field this week as the 2026 West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Tournament gets underway. Six Russell County Laker All-Star teams will compete at multiple tournament sites, all with hopes of bringing home a state... Read More.

Justin McBride remembers meeting Julius Randle for the first time | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT There might not have been a better compliment Kentucky coach Mark Pope could have given James Madison transfer Justin McBride than when he said he could see “shades” of former UK standout Julius Randle in McBride. Randle played for the Wildcats... Read More.

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Meet the Lakers Event Set for August 9 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Win Garrard County Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Gym to Receive $107,000 High-Tech Upgrade Thanks to Anonymous Donor

Russell County’s 10U All-Stars are bringing another state championship home | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Blair Bailey Drives 4 Runners Home in Russell County 8U All-Stars Victory Over Anderson County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 11U All-Stars Headed to State Championship Game Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 10U All-Stars Win First Game in State Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Nation Heads to State: Six Russell County All-Star Teams Open Tournament Play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Justin McBride remembers meeting Julius Randle for the first time | 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