KY sees encouraging youth turkey season; general season opens April 15

Saturday, April 8 by Derek Aaron

If the results from Kentucky’s youth turkey season are an indication, hunters of all ages should be encouraged about the prospects for the upcoming general season, which opens statewide on April 15 and continues through […]

Lady Laker Softball opens season today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will get its season underway today on the road at Taylor County. The Lady Lakers and Lady Cardinals are slated to take the field at 5 p.m. CT. The Lady Lakers will host Wayne County in the... Read More.

Womack opens up about ‘tough’ decision to step away from RCHS volleyball program | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

Former Russell County High School Volleyball coach Faith Womack talked with WJRS NEWS this week about the tough decision to step down from leading the Lady Laker volleyball program... Womack, now an assistant principal at Salem Elementary, said it was an agonizing choice to... Read More.

Laker Basketball opens season on the road tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker Basketball team opens its season on the road tonight. The Lakers will hit the road for a matchup with the Somerset Briar Jumpers. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT at Somerset High School. The Lady Lakers will... Read More.

Laker Swim and Dive opens season with Laker Fall Preview | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim and Dive team opened its season hosting the annual Laker Fall Preview meet on Saturday. A total of 24 teams competed in the swim meet with Russell County finishing 4th on the day, behind Elizabethtown, Scott High School, and Central Hardin... Read More.

Modern gun deer season opens Saturday

Friday, November 11 by Derek Aaron

Modern gun deer season opens statewide tomorrow, Saturday, November 12th. The 16-day season closes on Sunday, November 27th. Russell County is in Zone 4 of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s deer hunting zones. […]

Laker Football opens season against Adair County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will open its season against the Adair County Indians tonight at Ron Finley Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Russell County will look to get its first win of the season and also the first win for... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball opens season with district win over Monroe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team opened its season with a district win over Monroe County Tuesday night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Falcons in three sets for a 3-0 win. The Lady Lakers took the first set 25-17 and followed that... Read More.

Online absentee ballot portal opens this weekend

Thursday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The online portal to request an absentee ballot will open this weekend on Saturday. Anyone who qualifies and wishes to receive an absentee ballot can visit elect.ky.gov to request their absentee ballot. Voters can qualify […]

Laker Baseball opens season with dominant win over Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team opened its season in dominant fashion, picking up a 12-2 win over Barren County on Saturday. The Lakers fell behind 2-1 after the first two innings, but scored 6 runs in the third and followed it up with another 5... Read More.

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KY sees encouraging youth turkey season; general season opens April 15

Lady Laker Softball opens season today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Womack opens up about ‘tough’ decision to step away from RCHS volleyball program | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball opens season on the road tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Swim and Dive opens season with Laker Fall Preview | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Modern gun deer season opens Saturday

Laker Football opens season against Adair County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball opens season with district win over Monroe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Online absentee ballot portal opens this weekend

Laker Baseball opens season with dominant win over Barren County | 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