Gossage’s 5 TD game leads Lakers to win over Casey | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County's senior quarterback Gavin Gossage scored five total touchdowns Friday as the Lakers bounced back from a two-week COVID hiatus and won their first game of the 2021 season with a 45-42 win over Casey County Friday night. Gossage ran for 100 yards... Read More.

Russell Co. leads many neighboring counties in vaccination rate

Wednesday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County leads most of its neighboring counties in vaccination rate against COVID-19. As the Delta variant begins to draw concerns, Gov. Andy Beshear is drawing attention to the importance of being vaccinated. In Russell […]

High Speed Pursuit Eventually Leads to One Arrest Saturday

Monday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

A high speed chase through parts of Russell County led eventually to an Indiana man being arrested on numerous charges. Shortly after 11 o’clock Saturday morning, Russell County 9-1-1 dispatch was notified by Casey County […]

Lincoln Helm’s no hitter leads JV Lakers to victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Lincoln Helm finished with a four-inning no-hitter as the JV Lakers defeated Rockcastle County 5-1. Helm pitched four innings and walked three, giving up one run, but gave up no hits and struck out five to pick up the win on the mound. Helm... Read More.

Lincoln Helm’s perfect game leads Lakers to victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers JV Baseball team shut out Casey County on Monday by a score of 7-0 behind a perfect game from pitcher Lincoln Helm. Helm struck out five batters, forced two groundouts and two flyouts over three innings to lead the Lakers... Read More.

Lilley Leads UK Volleyball to 19-1 Record | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 30 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Senior setter Madison Lilley has helped Kentucky go 19-1 against a SEC-only conference schedule and UK likely will be a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Her season has been so impressive that she should be the leading candidate... Read More.

Wisconsin Prep Star Likes UK, Leads State in Scoring | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 24 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Ask Antonio Curo what he likes most about 6-5 guard Brandin Podziemski and he has a quick answer. “There’s not a lot to not like,” said Curo, Podziemski’s AAU coach. “The biggest thing is he plays every possession hard. He competes.... Read More.

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Gossage’s 5 TD game leads Lakers to win over Casey | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Co. leads many neighboring counties in vaccination rate

High Speed Pursuit Eventually Leads to One Arrest Saturday

Lincoln Helm’s no hitter leads JV Lakers to victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lincoln Helm’s perfect game leads Lakers to victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lilley Leads UK Volleyball to 19-1 Record | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wisconsin Prep Star Likes UK, Leads State in Scoring | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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