RCHS Softball season opener postponed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Softball season opener has been postponed. The Lady Lakers were set to take on Campbellsville this evening, but that has been postponed and no makeup date has been announced yet. As of now, the Lady Lakers are scheduled to... Read More.

Josie Gilvin expected to play more at Kentucky this season but her positive attitude has made her a team favorite | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Former Sacred Heart standout Josie Gilvin had a successful collegiate career at Western Kentucky but wanted to challenge herself at a higher level so she transferred to Kentucky for her senior season. She didn’t expect to be a starter but was... Read More.

Lakers and Lady Lakers fall to Barren County in final regular season games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams fell to Barren County in the final regular season games of the season at home last night. The Lady Lakers fell to Barren County by a score of 59-43. Addy Abrell scored 14 points for the Lady... Read More.

Lakers and Lady Lakers wrap up regular season with home doubleheader against Barren County

Thursday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will wrap up the regular season at home tonight, hosting Barren County for a doubleheader. The first game between the Lady Lakers and Trojanettes tips off at 6:00 […]

Freshman Malachi Moreno has NBA potential but NBA analyst Krysten Peek believes he will be back at Kentucky next season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Could Kentucky freshman Malachi Moreno be a one-and-done player with his stock rising with NBA scouts because of his recent play? NBAdraftroom.com calls Moreno a “fast rising center prospect who looks the part of a future NBA draft pick with first... Read More.

Ben Cleaver will be the voice of the UK pitching staff this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT During his first two seasons Kentucky was not mentioned in preseason national rankings very often but this year junior pitcher Ben Cleaver is one of the reasons Kentucky appeared in the top 25 preseason polls. The southpaw was 6-3 with a... Read More.

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior outfielder Peyton Plotts hit a team-best 359 and also led Kentucky with 16 home runs, 15 doubles and 54 RBI’s in 2025. “She has not exceeded any of my expectations because I think she is that good,” Kentucky coach Rachel... Read More.

Brooklyn DeLeye tore her meniscus the first week of the season but played the rest of the year with the knee injury. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior Brooklyn Deleye had another All-American season for Kentucky volleyball that helped the Wildcats reach the national championship game for only the second time in school history. She had 545 kills — 4.58 per set — along with 279 digs, 42... Read More.

Safety Ty Bryant not only led UK in tackles and interceptions last season but he also earned academic honors for the second straight year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior safety Ty Bryant was one of four Kentucky football players named to the Division I Academic All-District team by the College Sports Communicators. It was his second straight year to make the team which requires at least a 3.50 grade-point... Read More.

Over 9,200 cars went through light display at City Park this season

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

More than 9,200 cars went through the Christmas light display at the Russell Springs City Park this season, according to Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas said the city’s workers did an excellent job with […]

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RCHS Softball season opener postponed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Josie Gilvin expected to play more at Kentucky this season but her positive attitude has made her a team favorite | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers and Lady Lakers fall to Barren County in final regular season games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers and Lady Lakers wrap up regular season with home doubleheader against Barren County

Freshman Malachi Moreno has NBA potential but NBA analyst Krysten Peek believes he will be back at Kentucky next season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ben Cleaver will be the voice of the UK pitching staff this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Brooklyn DeLeye tore her meniscus the first week of the season but played the rest of the year with the knee injury. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Safety Ty Bryant not only led UK in tackles and interceptions last season but he also earned academic honors for the second straight year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Over 9,200 cars went through light display at City Park this season

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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