Lexington man named as individual found deceased in Russell County early Thursday morning

Thursday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

The body of a Lexington man was discovered by fishermen early Thursday morning near the areas of Swan Pond and Helm’s Landing in Russell County. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS News the body […]

Shanna Tarter named new RCHS Principal

Friday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

Shanna Tarter will be the new principal at Russell County High School. The school-based decision making council met for roughly 3.5 hours yesterday, interviewing two finalists for the position before returning to open session and […]

Carson named head coach at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell County Lakers Boys Basketball Coach Billy Carson has landed a new job in a neighboring county. Carson, who resigned from Russell County three weeks ago, will take over as the head coach of the Casey County Rebels. Carson was head coach of... Read More.

Gavin Gossage named Cats Pause Preseason District POY | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County senior quarterback Gavin Gossage is entering the upcoming football season with high expectations. Gossage was named the Preseason District Player of the Year by Cats Pause Magazine. Here's what the magazine had to say about Gossage. "Last year defenses entered the season... Read More.

Former Laker Baseball player named to All-Star game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 8 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell County Lakers baseball player Peyton Back has been selected for the Old North State League All-Star game. Back is a 2019 graduate of Russell County High School and plays baseball at Bellarmine University in Louisville. He currently leads his team in hitting... Read More.

Nathan Lawson named All-State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lakers Baseball pitcher and first baseman Nathan Lawson has been named First-Team All-State. Lawson is one of 22 players selected state-wide for the first-team honors. The junior finished the season with 7 wins and 1 loss in 10 starts on the mound,... Read More.

Rexroat named 4th Region Baseball Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

David Rexroat has been named the 2021 4th Region Baseball Coach of the Year by the 4th Region Coaches Association. Rexroat led the Lakers to an overall record of 30-7 including a 14-3 mark in region play. The Lakers also once again took home... Read More.

Kailey Coffey named national Academic All-American

Tuesday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball player Kailey Coffey as a member of its 2020-21 Academic All-America First Team. “Four years ago, I […]

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Lexington man named as individual found deceased in Russell County early Thursday morning

Shanna Tarter named new RCHS Principal

Carson named head coach at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Gavin Gossage named Cats Pause Preseason District POY | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Laker Baseball player named to All-Star game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nathan Lawson named All-State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Rexroat named 4th Region Baseball Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kailey Coffey named national Academic All-American

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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