Kenny Brooks praises Georgia Amoore as “consummate point guard” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Coach Kenny Brooks knew All-American point guard Georgia Amoore had not shot the ball well early but he also was not overly concerned. “I think for her trying to get everybody else comfortable is what she does,” Brooks said. “Every year... Read More.

Mark Pope praises assistant Jason Hart | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Several national college basketball analysts felt Mark Pope hit a home run when he put Jason Hart on his staff because of his high school, college and NBA connections. Pope said Hart, the former G League Ignite head coach, even turned... Read More.

Laker Band has busy schedule coming up

Tuesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

With marching season over, the Russell County Laker Marching Band still has a busy upcoming schedule with several events coming up. Band Director Curtis Ervin discussed a few of those upcoming events on Community Conversations […]

RCHS Basketball teams open season in two weeks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will officially open their seasons two weeks from today. The Lakers and Lady Lakers play their season openers on the road on Tuesday, December 3. The Lady Lakers are scheduled to travel to... Read More.

Russell County Bowling gets season underway | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

The Mighty Laker Bowling team opened its season hosting the Campbellsville Eagles at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow. The Lakers were defeated 9 games to 0 in their opening match. High scores for our Lakers were Phillip Muthler at 182 and Chase White with... Read More.

Kaelyn Carroll says Kentucky was right fit | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Before Kenny Brooks became the Kentucky women’s basketball coach, top 20 prospect Kaelyn Carroll admits she did not know a lot about UK. “I knew a lot about the boys side and how great they are and how it is a... Read More.

UK signee Acaden Lewis was ready to cut UK and pick UConn before Pope visit | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 18 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Mark Pope had no idea he was so close to losing top 40 recruit Acaden Lewis to Connecticut. The 6-2, 170-pound point guard from Washington, D.C., averaged 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals last year for... Read More.

RCHS Basketball reserved seat and season passes now available | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

FROM RCHS ATHLETICS: If you are a previous basketball reserved seat ticket holder and you want to renew your current blue seat, tickets can be purchased at RCHS during regular school hours beginning Monday, November 18. In order to claim the same seat as... Read More.

Mark Pope says Collin Chandler has huge upside | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught The player with the biggest upside on coach Mark Pope’s basketball team likely is freshman guard Collin Chandler, a former top 30 ranked recruit who spent the previous two years on a church mission trip overseas. “I have been recruiting him... Read More.

RCMS Lakers make it 4 in a row with wins over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams made it 4 wins in a row to start the season with big wins over Casey County last night. 6th grade won 23-17 with Jacob Fudge scoring 8 points and Asher Bennett scoring 7. 7th grade... Read More.

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Kenny Brooks praises Georgia Amoore as “consummate point guard” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope praises assistant Jason Hart | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Band has busy schedule coming up

RCHS Basketball teams open season in two weeks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Bowling gets season underway | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kaelyn Carroll says Kentucky was right fit | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK signee Acaden Lewis was ready to cut UK and pick UConn before Pope visit | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Basketball reserved seat and season passes now available | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope says Collin Chandler has huge upside | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lakers make it 4 in a row with wins over Casey 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

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