Laker Marching Band Opens 2026 Season at Mark Twain Exhibition

Sunday, August 30 by WJRS Staff

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Russell County Laker Marching Band took the field at the 49th Annual Mark Twain Pre-Season Marching Band Exhibition, marking the beginning of the 2026 marching season. This year’s production is titled “When […]

Clinton County Fair Opens June 11

Wednesday, June 10 by Sean Hammond

The Clinton County Fair is gearing up for ten days of exhibits, pageants, rides, food, and motorsports begins tomorrow, continuing through June 20 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Albany. Fair activities kick off Thursday, […]

Lady Laker Softball opens season with win over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team opened its season with a win on the road at Green County last night by a score of 15-3. Rylen McGowan hit her first home-run of the season in the victory as part of a two-hit performance.... Read More.

Laker Basketball opens its season tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team opens its season at home tonight, taking on the Danville Christian Warriors. It's the first game of the season for both squads. The Warriors are coming off a 12th Region championship last season, and the Lakers reached the 4th Region... Read More.

Laker Bowling opens season with doubleheader against Green County, Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

The Mighty Laker Bowling team opened the 25-26 season with a double header at The Alley in Campbellsville this past Saturday. In the first match, the Lakers took on the Green County Dragons. The Lakers split the regular games 2 - 2, but lost... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer opens season with back-to-back shutout wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team opened up its season with back-to-back shutout victories on the road. The Lady Lakers went to McCreary County on Friday, coming away with an 8-0 win. Adriana Thomas led Russell County, scoring five goals. Addison Coffey, Jayde... Read More.

La Familia opens TBT play in one week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sean Woods has a lot of experience as a college basketball player and coach. However, he knows coaching La Familia, UK’s alumni team, in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) that starts next week is a bit different. “They are pros. So instead... Read More.

City Pool opens for the season today

Saturday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool at the Russell Springs City Park opens for the season today. The pool is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m. […]

Laker Baseball opens season at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team opens its season on the road tonight, taking on the Adair County Indians. It's the first game of the season for both the Lakers and Indians. First pitch for tonight's matchup at Adair County High School is scheduled for 5... Read More.

RCMS Volleyball opens season winning 2/3 over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Volleyball team opened its season this week, winning 2 of 3 over Green County, with 7th and 8th grade teams coming out on top and 6th grade falling just short. The 7th and 8th grade teams each... Read More.

Current Weather

Stories tagged with: opens

Laker Marching Band Opens 2026 Season at Mark Twain Exhibition

Clinton County Fair Opens June 11

Lady Laker Softball opens season with win over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball opens its season tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling opens season with doubleheader against Green County, Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer opens season with back-to-back shutout wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

La Familia opens TBT play in one week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

City Pool opens for the season today

Laker Baseball opens season at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Volleyball opens season winning 2/3 over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Current Radar

Obituaries

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