Lakers fall short at Warren East | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team dropped another close game on the road last night, falling by a score of 10-9. The Lakers jumped out to a 5-0 lead early, and led 6-2 after three innings, but the Raiders scored 7 runs in the 4th inning... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer pick up district tournament wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

Last night was a nail biter for the Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team, as Addison Coffey hit a last-second shot to send the Lady Lakers to the district championship. Coffey's late goal, her 4th of the game, gave Russell County the... Read More.

Yahoo analyst likes what Pope is doing at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

Mark Pope can successfully recruit at Kentucky without doing it the same way as former coach John Calipari who liked to load up with highly ranked freshmen year after year. YahooSports NBA draft analyst/college basketball writer Krysten Peek said signing Collin Chandler, a one-time... Read More.

Hart’s walk-off double gives Russell County big district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Last night's 16th District Softball showdown between Russell County and Clinton County went down-to-the-wire with Avery Hart hitting a hard ground ball into center field, scoring the winning run from second base to give the Lady Lakers a big district win. Down to two... Read More.

Students recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County seniors were honored at this week's First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet. Seniors inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame were: Erica Wilkerson, Nikita Walker, Olivia Thomas, Peyton Sumner, Jonah Skaggs, Karaline Shields, Chloe Robertson, Amy McGowan, and Dawson Bradshaw.... Read More.

Laker Baseball on the road at Warren East today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team is on the road at Warren East today for a 4th Region matchup. The Lakers enter today's matchup at 19-7. Warren East enters at 14-12. First pitch for today's matchup is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Dane Key clicking with new QB Brock Vandagriff | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Georgia transfer Brock Vandagriff made a believer of UK receiver Dane Key during spring practice. “He’s a ball player and he’s also a really good leader that we’re so happy to have on this team because he just brings a lot to the table... Read More.

Lady Laker Softball picks up district win over Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team picked up a district win at home last night on senior night, defeating Metcalfe County 16-1 in 4 innings. Jaylee Roy and Abby Sprague each finished with a pair of hits. Roy also drove in a team-high... Read More.

Laker Baseball drops close game to Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team dropped a close game at home to Somerset last night. The Lakers led 5-2 headed into the final frame, but the Briar Jumpers scored 4 runs in the top of the 7th to take the lead, and Russell County stranded... Read More.

RCMS Lady Laker Softball defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team defeated Wayne County by a score of 10-7 last night. Allie Bailey and Olivia Robertson led Russell County with 3 hits each, and Robertson drove in a team-high 5 runs. Bailey got the start pitching, going 4... Read More.

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Lakers fall short at Warren East | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer pick up district tournament wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Yahoo analyst likes what Pope is doing at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hart’s walk-off double gives Russell County big district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Students recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball on the road at Warren East today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Dane Key clicking with new QB Brock Vandagriff | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Softball picks up district win over Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball drops close game to Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Laker Softball defeats Wayne County | 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