Juvenile on motorcycle leads police on pursuit

Tuesday, September 27 by Derek Aaron

A juvenile led police on a motorcycle pursuit Monday evening before eventually being arrested, according to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston. The pursuit began in Jamestown when the juvenile, operating a 2005 Suzuki GSX Motorcycle […]

Kentucky’s New Offensive Look Leads to Commitments From Top Recruits | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, July 24 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky has some terrific freshman receivers on campus this year which makes sense after what offensive coordinator Liam Coen and quarterback Will Levis did with the offense in 2021. However, Kentucky also already has two big-time receivers — four-star prospects Anthony... Read More.

Lawson’s big day on the mound leads Lakers past Madison Central in state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team, led by a strong performance on the mound by senior Nathan Lawson, knocked off the 11th Region Champion Madison Central Indians by a score of 2-1 in the opening round of the Clark's Pump-N-Shop KHSAA Baseball State Tournament Thursday evening.... Read More.

Aaron’s big night leads Lakers to region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Senior Nick Aaron had a big performance last night as the Russell County Lakers defeated the Barren County Trojans to 5-1 to advance to the 4th Region semifinals. Aaron got the nod on the mound, pitching 7 innings and giving up just two hits... Read More.

Reynolds’ big day leads Lady Lakers to a pair of Saturday wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team picked up two wins over the weekend in rematches from the beginning of the season. The Lady Lakers first picked up a win against Taylor County, their second win over the Lady Cardinals this season, with a... Read More.

Lawson’s big night leads Lakers to win in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

A big night by senior Nathan Lawson led the Laker Baseball team to a win in its first game in the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach last night. The Lakers took on Butler High School from Vandalia, Ohio and picked up a 4-2... Read More.

Popplewell’s big day leads Russell County past Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team defeated Adair County in a thrilling matchup Friday night in a Kentucky 2A sectional matchup, but fell to Warren East on Saturday in the tournament. On Friday, the Lady Lakers came away with a 9-8 win over Adair County.... Read More.

Stringer’s grand slam leads Lakers to win over Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

Trace Stringer's first home run for the Lakers came just in time. With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the 5th inning, and the Lakers trailing 6-5 over the Somerset Briar Jumpers, Stringer came to the plate and on the... Read More.

Big day at the plate leads Lady Lakers to win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers had a big day at the plate Tuesday night, coming away with a 14-6 win to move to 4-1 on the season. Emma Popplewell hit a home run to pace the Lady Lakers offense, finishing with 3 RBI. Tarryn... Read More.

Burton’s no-hitter leads RCMS Softball to 10-run win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team picked up a 10-0 win thanks to a brilliant pitching performance from Chezney Burton on Friday. Burton pitched four innings, not allowing a hit and striking out 10 of the 15 batters she faced. It was a... Read More.

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Juvenile on motorcycle leads police on pursuit

Kentucky’s New Offensive Look Leads to Commitments From Top Recruits | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson’s big day on the mound leads Lakers past Madison Central in state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Aaron’s big night leads Lakers to region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Reynolds’ big day leads Lady Lakers to a pair of Saturday wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson’s big night leads Lakers to win in Myrtle Beach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Popplewell’s big day leads Russell County past Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stringer’s grand slam leads Lakers to win over Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Big day at the plate leads Lady Lakers to win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Burton’s no-hitter leads RCMS Softball to 10-run win over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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