UK Freshman TyTy Washington Working Hard to Make Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT After his team lost its final game in the 2019-20 season, guard TyTy Washington went to his head coach at Arizona Compass Prep and asked what he had to do to work on his body. “The next day he was going... Read More.

OPINION: County is headed down dangerous spending path | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

As I sat in the courtroom of the Russell County Courthouse Monday night, it couldn't help but seem that the warning coming from County Treasurer Kim Fenske was falling on deaf ears. As the magistrates mulled over a decision to purchase two new trucks... Read More.

Nathan Lawson named All-State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lakers Baseball pitcher and first baseman Nathan Lawson has been named First-Team All-State. Lawson is one of 22 players selected state-wide for the first-team honors. The junior finished the season with 7 wins and 1 loss in 10 starts on the mound,... Read More.

Lakers perform well at state track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lakers track team members performed well at the state track meet. Justin Stearns finished 6th overall in the boys 800 meter run. The boys 4x400 meter relay team finished 15th overall. The team is made up of Tyler Lulek, Clayton Trosper, Blake... Read More.

Season Stat Recap for Lady Laker Softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

Take a look at the season stat recap for the Russell County Lady Laker Softball team, courtesy of KHSAA.

Season stat recaps for Laker Baseball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

As the Laker Baseball season has come to an end, here's a quick look at season stats for each team, courtesy of KHSAA. Russell County Laker Baseball

Rexroat named 4th Region Baseball Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

David Rexroat has been named the 2021 4th Region Baseball Coach of the Year by the 4th Region Coaches Association. Rexroat led the Lakers to an overall record of 30-7 including a 14-3 mark in region play. The Lakers also once again took home... Read More.

Several Laker baseball players receive postseason recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County Laker Baseball players were selected for postseason awards by the 4th Region Coaches Association. All-State: Nathan Lawson Senior All Stars: Nick Aaron, Issac Roy, CJ Vonfumetti Junior East/West All Stars: Nathan Lawson and Cody Luttrell Sophomore East/West All Star: Aidan Antle... Read More.

Lakers comeback bid falls short in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers comeback bid against the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats fell just short as the Lakers season came to an end Monday night by a score of 5-3. The Lakers scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the 4th inning,... Read More.

Lakers homer three times in region tournament win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers knocked off Barren County by a score of 12-3 on Saturday, advancing to the region tournament semifinals on Monday. The Lakers hit three home runs on the day. Aiden Antle, Nathan Lawson, and Maxon Gosser all hit home runs for... Read More.

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UK Freshman TyTy Washington Working Hard to Make Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

OPINION: County is headed down dangerous spending path | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nathan Lawson named All-State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers perform well at state track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Season Stat Recap for Lady Laker Softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Season stat recaps for Laker Baseball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Rexroat named 4th Region Baseball Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Several Laker baseball players receive postseason recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers comeback bid falls short in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers homer three times in region tournament win | 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