Dunbar wins Jailer of the Year award

Thursday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar was named 2021 Jailer of the Year by the Kentucky Jailers Association Wednesday night. Dunbar was presented the award at a ceremony attended by family and friends. This makes the […]

Laker Baseball team wins 4th district championship in a row | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team is once again champions of the 16th District. Coach David Rexroat's club knocked off Clinton County 10-1 in Monday's district championship game, claiming the district title for the fourth consecutive season. With junior Cody Luttrell on the mound... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball wins on the road at Marion County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team came away with a victory on the road at Marion County last night by a score of 6-2. Natalie Hart picked up the win on the mound, giving up two runs on eight hits and striking out... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball wins on the road at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

Kiera Kemp received her first varsity start pitching for the Lady Lakers, and went the distance to pick up the win for the Lady Lakers at Casey County by a score of 12-3. Kemp pitched seven innings, giving up three runs on six hits... Read More.

RCHS Senior wins statewide essay contest

Tuesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County High School senior has won a statewide essay contest hosted by Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams. RCHS senior Hannah Adams won the 12th grade contest, which asked high school students what […]

Lindsey Wilson Football wins national championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 10 by Zac Oakes

The Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raiders are NAIA National Champions. The Blue Raiders capped off an undefeated season with an impressive 45-13 win over Northwestern (Iowa) Monday night in Louisiana to earn the program's first-ever national championship after 11 years since the program began.... Read More.

Lucas McFall wins tennis tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Sophomore Lucas McFall won the Region 4 Elite Tennis Tournament over the weekend. Lucas is pictured below with his trophy from the event.

Laker JV Baseball team picks up two wins over Madison Southern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County JV Baseball team picked up two wins over Madison Southern on Saturday. In the first game, the Lakers came away with a 6-1 victory. Aiden Antle picked up the win on the mound, pitching five innings and giving up just one... Read More.

Lakers JV team wins on the road at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers JV baseball team picked up an 11-3 victory on the road at Adair County Monday night. Camden Carpenter picked up the win on the mound for the Lakers, pitching three innings while giving up just one run on two hits... Read More.

Rexroat sets school record for all-time wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

David Rexroat knows a thing or two about winning baseball games. A homegrown Laker, Rexroat has been at the helm of the Russell County High School Laker Baseball program for 19 seasons and on Monday night, as the Lakers walked off the field victorious... Read More.

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Dunbar wins Jailer of the Year award

Laker Baseball team wins 4th district championship in a row | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball wins on the road at Marion County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball wins on the road at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Senior wins statewide essay contest

Lindsey Wilson Football wins national championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lucas McFall wins tennis tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker JV Baseball team picks up two wins over Madison Southern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers JV team wins on the road at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Rexroat sets school record for all-time wins | 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