University of Kentucky Baseball team helps clean up tornado damage locally | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

The University of Kentucky Baseball team was on its way back from the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama yesterday but made a stop in Russell County on the way. The team and coaches made a stop in Russell County to assist with cleanup from... Read More.

Laker Baseball alum Hunter Thomas named All-OVC 2nd team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

Morehead State catcher Hunter Thomas, a Russell County Laker Baseball alumnus, was named All-OVC 2nd team yesterday. Thomas led Morehead State in runs scored (46), RBI (55), and hits (74). He tied for second-most RBI in the conference and finished with the third-most hits... Read More.

Local Search & Rescue team called upon to assist statewide

Wednesday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue is gaining attention statewide for its work in assisting in a variety of rescue and recovery missions. This spring, volunteers with the local search and rescue team have been dispatched […]

UK Gymnastics coach proud of work team put in academically | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT All-Americans Isabella Magnelli and Creslyn Brose were two of 11 University of Kentucky gymnasts recently named to the Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll based on grades from the 2024 spring, summer, and fall terms. A student-athlete must have a 3.0 grade-point... Read More.

Russell County Track team competes at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Track Team competed at Southwestern yesterday. 11 different schools were represented at the meet. Kinnett Wills - 4th in 100M dash, 5th in 200M dash, 10th in 400M dash Lexxus Evans - 8th in 100M dash, 18th in long jump Kendell... Read More.

RCMS Softball defeats Adair, baseball team back in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team defeated Adair County last night by a score of 15-8. Kerigan Aaron led the Lady Lakers with 3 hits, driving in a team-high 6 runs. Allie Bailey also finished with 3 hits on the night. Molly Clark... Read More.

Jamestown Dive team assists in Carroll County Search & Recovery operation

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Dive team was in Carroll County this week, assisting local emergency officials with a search and recovery operation due to flooding. Five Jamestown members traveled to the northern Kentucky county and were able […]

Former Sacred Heart star Josie Gilvin adds a long, athletic player for coach Kenny Brooks’ team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sacred Heart coach Donna Moir wants Kentucky fans to understand just how special she thinks Josie Gilvin, who won two state tourney titles and was state tourney MVP in 2021, is now that she has transferred to UK after spending three... Read More.

Gosser, Loy named to Region All-Tournament team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County's Mayes Gosser and Owen Loy were named to the 4th Region All-Tournament team. Gosser and Loy were selected by head coaches from the 8 teams that made it to the region tournament. Only 15 players received this honor. Gosser scored a combined... Read More.

RCMS Academic Team students to compete at state this weekend

Friday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County Middle School Academic Team members will compete in the state competition in Louisville this weekend. Hudson Leigh will compete in math. Joshua Rzad will compete in social studies. Morgan Hardwick will compete […]

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University of Kentucky Baseball team helps clean up tornado damage locally | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball alum Hunter Thomas named All-OVC 2nd team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local Search & Rescue team called upon to assist statewide

UK Gymnastics coach proud of work team put in academically | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Track team competes at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball defeats Adair, baseball team back in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jamestown Dive team assists in Carroll County Search & Recovery operation

Former Sacred Heart star Josie Gilvin adds a long, athletic player for coach Kenny Brooks’ team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Gosser, Loy named to Region All-Tournament team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Academic Team students to compete at state this weekend

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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