Lakers fall on the road at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers went on the road Tuesday night, losing to the Southwestern Warriors by a score of 63-50. With the loss, the Lakers drop to 3-19 on the season, while the Warriors move to 5-20. No stats were immediately available from the... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall to Metcalfe, 3-way tie in 16th District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers fell to the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets Tuesday night at Laker Gym by a score of 52-33. It was a rough night for the Lady Lakers offensively, particularly in the second half where they shot just 2-17 and mustered... Read More.

Where do things stand with Russell County basketball on the verge of district tournaments? | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The basketball regular season is winding down, with the final regular season games for Russell County being scheduled a week from Friday on Feb. 18. After that, the Lakers and Lady Lakers will prepare for the 16th District Tournament, being hosted by Clinton County... Read More.

Russell County swept by Cumberland County Monday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers were swept by Cumberland County Monday night at Laker Gym. In the first game, the Lady Lakers dug themselves into an early hole, trailing by 10 after the first quarter but clawed back and had a chance... Read More.

Laker Swim & Dive competes in regional tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim & Dive Team competed in the regional tournament over the weekend. A few accomplishments of note were: Jacob Phillips finished 2nd and qualified for the state tournament in the 500 freestyle. The girls swim team finished as the overall region runner-up.... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers host district foe Cumberland County on Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

Tonight will be senior night for the Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball programs. The Lady Lakers will start things off at 6 p.m. when they host the Cumberland County Lady Panthers in a district matchup. The Lady Lakers will look for their... Read More.

Melson, Stringer win region bowling titles | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling Team traveled to Philips Lanes in Campbellsville to compete in the KHSAA 2nd Region Tournament this past week. In the Singles Event, Makayla Melson, Korrin Therrien, Hailey Pankop, and Karlie Skaggs were in action for our Lady Lakers. After 3 games... Read More.

RCMS Lakers fall in second round of state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball team fell in the second round of the KBC state tournament to Marnel C. Moorman Middle School from Shelbyville over the weekend. The Lakers fell by a score of 38-30. In the opening round, the Lakers defeated... Read More.

Transfers May Be Future of UK Basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, February 6 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT National college basketball writer/radio show host Aaron Torres has an interesting perspective on future University of Kentucky basketball recruiting. “Just one man’s humble opinion, but unless a kid is a surefire top 10 pick (in the NBA Draft), don’t think John... Read More.

Helm selected as 8th grade all-star coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball coach Regan Helm has been selected to coach the 8th grade Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Stars. Helm will coach a top group of 8th grade girls from across the region in an all-star event next Saturday at... Read More.

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Lakers fall on the road at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to Metcalfe, 3-way tie in 16th District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Where do things stand with Russell County basketball on the verge of district tournaments? | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County swept by Cumberland County Monday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Swim & Dive competes in regional tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers host district foe Cumberland County on Senior Night tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Melson, Stringer win region bowling titles | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lakers fall in second round of state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Transfers May Be Future of UK Basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Helm selected as 8th grade all-star coach | 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