McFall falls short in region championship, named to All-Region team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County junior tennis player Lucas McFall fell short in the region championship in Bowling Green yesterday. McFall lost to Greenwood's Dylan Dethridge in the region championship at South Warren. As runner-up, McFall qualified for the state tournament, his second appearance, which will begin... Read More.

RCMS Track Team performs well in Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Middle School track team ended their season Monday night with a strong performance in the Green County Invitational. Cadence Rager placed 1st in the 1600 meter run and 1st in the 800 meter run. (Cadence also competed with the High School on... Read More.

3 youth chosen for 4-H Shooting Sports team

Friday, April 29 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky 4-H Shooting Sports announced on Thursday that after months of hard work and dedication, their National Shotgun and Muzzleloading Teams have been chosen, with three youth from Russell County making the team. Eli Foley […]

Laker Track Team has strong day at South Laurel meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Track team traveled to South Laurel on Tuesday to compete against 18 teams including multiple top 10 athletes in the state. Several Lakers placed in the top 10 of their events. 7th Grader Cadence Rager set two personal bests, as she placed... Read More.

Laker Dance team captures national titles in 2 divisions

Monday, March 28 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County High School Laker Dance team competed this past weekend at the Crown Dance National Championship in Louisville. Laker dancers took part in two divisions, Lyrical and Hip Hop, and after scores were […]

Booker and Towns Team Up at NBA All-Star Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 21 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky teammates Devin Booker and Karl-Anthony Towns were reunited at last weekend’s NBA All-Star Game. The last time they played together was the Final Four loss to Wisconsin to end UK’s 38-0 season in 2014-15.Booker now plays for Phoenix while... Read More.

Ellis, Grider, Pippen, and 2017 team to be inducted into Lady Laker Court of Honor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

Two former Russell County players and a former Lady Laker Coach will be inducted into the Court of Honor Monday night at halftime of the Lady Lakers matchup with Somerset. Former players LeeAnn Grider and Amy Ellis will be inducted, along with former Lady... Read More.

Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund launched

Tuesday, February 8 by Derek Aaron

In partnership with Kentucky Housing Corporation, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of the Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund on Monday, a program that can help homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic rebound and avoid […]

RCMS Academic Team members headed to state competition

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County Middle School Academic Team members will be headed to state competition. At the regional competition, Asa Woodcock placed 4th in mathematics and will advance to state and Kamden Templin placed 1st in […]

Abrell selected to middle school all-star team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Basketball player Addy Abrell has been selected as a member of the Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Star East Team. Abrell was chosen by coaches throughout the region to be a member of the team. She will compete in the all-star... Read More.

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McFall falls short in region championship, named to All-Region team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Track Team performs well in Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

3 youth chosen for 4-H Shooting Sports team

Laker Track Team has strong day at South Laurel meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Dance team captures national titles in 2 divisions

Booker and Towns Team Up at NBA All-Star Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ellis, Grider, Pippen, and 2017 team to be inducted into Lady Laker Court of Honor | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund launched

RCMS Academic Team members headed to state competition

Abrell selected to middle school all-star team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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