Lakers, Lady Lakers fall in district doubleheader to Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker basketball teams were defeated last night in the first district doubleheader of the season. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Panthers in the first game of the season by a score of 45-36. The Lakers fell... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers host first district doubleheader of 24-25 season tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will host its first district doubleheader of the season tonight at Laker Gym, as Russell County hosts Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers will tip off at 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. The Lady Lakers enter at... Read More.

Laker Swim & Dive hosting senior night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim & Dive team will host its senior night meet this evening. The Lakers will host Somerset, Pulaski, and Southwestern High School at the ANC. The Lakers will recognize 4 seniors on this year's team: Alexa Stephens, Kole Rixon, Ben Jones, and... Read More.

Emma Grome reflects on UK Volleyball career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Senior setter Emma Grome has had a historic career at Kentucky that includes being named Southeastern Conference Player of the Year as a sophomore, multiple-time All-American and part of four straight SEC championships. “My time here has been awesome. It’s a... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall to Warren East, Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team dropped home games to Warren East and Green County over the weekend. The Lady Lakers fell to Warren East Friday night by a score of 58-52. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 17 points, followed by Rachel Bolin who... Read More.

6th grade Laker Basketball finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

The 6th grade Laker Basketball team earned a runner-up finish in conference tournament action over the weekend. The Lakers defeated Campbellsville 41-32 to advance to the championship game, where they fell to Adair County by a score of 22-20.

Basketball nerd Lamont Butler almost went to Texas Tech | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope apparently has a unique sense of timing when it comes to recruiting. Remember signee Acaden Lewis was on the verge of making his commitment to Connecticut before Pope scheduled a visit to Washington, D.C., that led to him signing... Read More.

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday evening on drug charges. 41-year-old Dustin Gene Flatt was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree, prescription controlled substance not in the proper container, and possession of drug paraphernalia, among other charges. Flatt... Read More.

Jasper Johnson, Caleb Wilson already on NBA radar | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Even if the 2024-25 college basketball season is not even two months old, there is already some speculation about the 2026 NBA Draft. Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report recently listed his top 20 prospects for the 2026 draft. He noted that... Read More.

Laker Bowling loses close match to Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team hosted the Green County Dragons at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow. In a very close match, the Lakers were defeated by the Dragons 5 games to 4. High scores for the team were Chase White with 181 and... Read More.

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Lakers, Lady Lakers fall in district doubleheader to Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers host first district doubleheader of 24-25 season tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Swim & Dive hosting senior night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Emma Grome reflects on UK Volleyball career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to Warren East, Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

6th grade Laker Basketball finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Basketball nerd Lamont Butler almost went to Texas Tech | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jasper Johnson, Caleb Wilson already on NBA radar | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling loses close match to Green County | 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