Trautman sisters qualify for state tournament, Lady Laker Golf finishes second in region | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

Lady Laker golfers McKenzie and Breanna Trautman qualified for the state tournament in Bowling Green as the Lady Laker golf team finished second in the regional tournament on Monday. The Lakers shot a team score of 379 yesterday at Lakewood Country Club, with McKenzie... 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.

Lakers comeback bid falls short in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers comeback bid against the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats fell just short as the Lakers season came to an end Monday night by a score of 5-3. The Lakers scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the 4th inning,... Read More.

Lakers homer three times in region tournament win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers knocked off Barren County by a score of 12-3 on Saturday, advancing to the region tournament semifinals on Monday. The Lakers hit three home runs on the day. Aiden Antle, Nathan Lawson, and Maxon Gosser all hit home runs for... Read More.

Laker Baseball team begins region tournament play this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team will begin region tournament play this weekend. The Lakers will play their first round matchup at home on Saturday against the Barren County Trojans. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Information released on 4th Region Basketball Tournaments | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Some information is being released about the upcoming 4th Region Basketball Tournaments coming up next month. Here's what we know so far. Boys Tournament Sunday, March 21 - Wednesday, March 24 Sunday matchups begin at 3 p.m. at the site of district winners. Monday,... Read More.

Update on vaccine efforts in the region

Wednesday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department provided this update about vaccination efforts in the area. Vaccination for COVID 19 began December 23rd across the Lake Cumberland District. Each of the ten health departments received limited […]

Lake Cumberland region starting to see shortage in ICU beds

Thursday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Hospital capacity has become a topic of concern, particularly in the Lake Cumberland region as hospitalizations from COVID-19 rise. A WKYT interactive map shows just how much of an issue hospital capacity is becoming in […]

Anderson Named to All Region Golf Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 4 by WJRS Staff

Congratulations to RCHS Senior golfer Clay Anderson. Anderson was named recently to the All-Region golf team. Anderson finished a successful season at Russell County where he led his team to a strong finish in the regional tournament. It was the third consecutive year Anderson... Read More.

Greenwood Wins 4th Region Volleyball Title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 29 by WJRS Staff

The Greenwood Gators girls volleyball team captured the 4th regional tournament last night at Russell County High School, defeating neighboring Bowling Green 3 sets to 0. Greenwood eliminated Russell County on Wednesday night. Congratulations to Greenwood and best wishes in the KHSAA state tournament

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Trautman sisters qualify for state tournament, Lady Laker Golf finishes second in region | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Lakers comeback bid falls short in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers homer three times in region tournament win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball team begins region tournament play this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Information released on 4th Region Basketball Tournaments | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Update on vaccine efforts in the region

Lake Cumberland region starting to see shortage in ICU beds

Anderson Named to All Region Golf Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Greenwood Wins 4th Region Volleyball Title | 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