Russell County native Nathan Lawson makes professional baseball debut | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Nathan Lawson made his professional baseball debut this week with the Florence Y'alls, a professional baseball team based out of Florence, Kentucky. Lawson, who played collegiately at Eastern Kentucky University and Western Kentucky University following his career at Russell County High... Read More.

Ada Marcum Lawson files to run for Jamestown City Council

Wednesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Another candidate has filed to run for a seat on the Jamestown City Council. Ada Marcum Lawson filed paperwork yesterday to seek a seat on the council. Lawson has previous experience serving on the council. […]

Shirley Mae Lawson, age 82, of Russell Springs

Thursday, March 12 by Sean Hammond

Shirley Mae Lawson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home. She was 82 years of age. Shirley was born on August 13, 1943, in Jabez, the only child born […]

Mildred Lawson, age 87, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Mildred Lawson, age 87, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, February 16 2026 at Her residence. She was born on Thursday, February 02 1939, in Russell County, Ky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior outfielder Peyton Plotts hit a team-best 359 and also led Kentucky with 16 home runs, 15 doubles and 54 RBI’s in 2025. “She has not exceeded any of my expectations because I think she is that good,” Kentucky coach Rachel... Read More.

Softball coach Rachel Lawson says UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart’ support for women’s athletics is “off the charts.” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Rachel Lawson is starting her 19th season as Kentucky’s softball coach and went over the 400-win mark last season. She took UK to its first Women’s College World Series in 2014 won the Wildcats won 50 games. Lawson has guided UK... Read More.

McKenzie Bump always wanted to play in SEC for Rachel Lawson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT As soon as McKenzie Bump went into the transfer portal, Kentucky coach Rachel Lawson knew she could be just what her team needed. “We needed a left-handed hitter and top of the (batting) order hitter,” said Lawson. “We have good power... Read More.

Lawson, Thomas have strong showings against UK, UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County natives Nathan Lawson and Hunter Thomas had strong showings for their respective schools last night. Lawson got the start on the mound for Eastern Kentucky in their matchup against the University of Kentucky. Lawson pitched three innings, giving up 1 run on... Read More.

UK Softball Coach Lawson talks catcher situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Going into this season Kentucky softball coach Rachel Lawson made it sound like she might use three catchers this year or was at least strongly contemplating that scenario. “I have never only wanted one (catcher) but it worked out that way... Read More.

Nathan Lawson named PBR Kentucky Player of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Pitcher/First Baseman Nathan Lawson was named the Kentucky Prep Baseball Report Player of the Year Tuesday morning. On the mound, Lawson finished with an 11-2 record, giving up just 36 hits and 8 earned runs over 72 innings pitched. He also finished... Read More.

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Russell County native Nathan Lawson makes professional baseball debut | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ada Marcum Lawson files to run for Jamestown City Council

Shirley Mae Lawson, age 82, of Russell Springs

Mildred Lawson, age 87, of Russell Springs

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Softball coach Rachel Lawson says UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart’ support for women’s athletics is “off the charts.” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McKenzie Bump always wanted to play in SEC for Rachel Lawson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson, Thomas have strong showings against UK, UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Softball Coach Lawson talks catcher situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nathan Lawson named PBR Kentucky Player of the Year | 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