Russell County Cheer team headed to Florida to compete at nationals

Wednesday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Cheer team will be headed to Orlando, Florida today to compete in the UCA national cheer competition. The annual competition is scheduled for Friday, February 9 to Monday, February 12. We’ll bring […]

RCMS 8th grade team falls in semifinals to Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade basketball team fell in the semifinals of the conference tournament over the weekend. The Lakers started the tournament with a win over Hart County in the first round by a score of 54-9. The Lakers advanced to... Read More.

RCHS Academic Team finishes 2nd in district competition

Tuesday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Academic Team finished 2nd in district competition last week. The Russell County Quick Recall Team placed 2nd and will advance to regional competition. Several team members had strong individual finishes […]

Bowling team loses close match on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Bowling team lost a close match on Senior Night Tuesday. The Lakers fell 5 games to 4. High scores for the girls were Autumn Huckelby at 171 and Ashley Cain at 168. High scores for the boys were Chase White... Read More.

Lady Lakers outlast Wayne County for 2OT victory; JV team wins by 35 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Last night's game between the Russell County Lady Lakers and the Wayne County Lady Cardinals went into double overtime, with the Lady Lakers coming out on top 52-47. After finishing the first quarter tied 12-12, the Lady Lakers would take a one-point lead into... Read More.

Swim team starts season strong | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim & Dive Teams kicked off their 2023-24 Season this past Saturday as they hosted their annual Fall Preview. 23 teams consisting of 258 athletes converged on the Russell County Natatorium. The Lakers swam to a hard fought Combined 3rd Place Finish.... Read More.

Basketball Cats Not in Top Ten, Folks Have Some Doubt About This Year’s Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 1 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky is not ranked in the top 10 of the Associated Press preseason poll for only the second time in John Calipari’s tenure at UK and in most preseason polls is ranked behind SEC foes Tennessee, Arkansas and Texas A&M. While... Read More.

Lakers Fall to State’s Top Ranked Team, Boyle County, 49-7 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 6 by WJRS Staff

The Boyle County Rebels came to Finley Field on Friday night and proved why they are the state's top ranked football team as they scored on their first four possessions of the game, enroute to an easy 49-7 victory over Russell County. Boyle County... Read More.

RCMS 7th grade basketball team finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 7th grade girls basketball team finished as conference runner-up over the weekend. The Lady Lakers defeated Campbellsville 29-12 in the semifinals before falling to Adair County in the finals.

Lady Laker Volleyball falls to Warren East, freshman team plays in district semifinals tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team saw its 12-game winning streak come to an end last night as the Lady Lakers fell to Warren East 2-0. The Lady Lakers fell in the first set 25-19 and 25-21 in the second set. The Lady Lakers are... Read More.

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Russell County Cheer team headed to Florida to compete at nationals

RCMS 8th grade team falls in semifinals to Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Academic Team finishes 2nd in district competition

Bowling team loses close match on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers outlast Wayne County for 2OT victory; JV team wins by 35 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Swim team starts season strong | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Basketball Cats Not in Top Ten, Folks Have Some Doubt About This Year’s Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers Fall to State’s Top Ranked Team, Boyle County, 49-7 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 7th grade basketball team finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball falls to Warren East, freshman team plays in district semifinals tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Obituaries

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