Laker Bowling Team picks up win over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team traveled to Phillips Lane to take on the Green County Dragons. The Lakers finished with 7 wins and 0 losses. High scores for the boys were Zack Kean 265, Dylan Stringer and Jason Womack 211, Nick Blakey 201,... Read More.

Laker Girl-Boy Doubleheader versus Monroe County Tonight at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 2 by WJRS Staff

The Lakers and Lady Lakers will host Monroe County tonight in a girl-boy doubleheader at Russell County High School. The Lady Lakers (11-9) and the Lady Falcons (8-6) will get underway at 6 o'clock. The Laker boys (10-11) and the Falcon boys (3-15) will... Read More.

North Laurel-Lexington Catholic Boys Matchup Features Top Teams, Players | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT One of the state’s premier boys high school basketball matchups will be shown on The CW Lexington Saturday at 2 p.m. when North Laurel and Lexington Catholic — both unbeaten going into play this week — play at Lexington Catholic. Jeff... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers to celebrate homecoming, senior night tonight vs. Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

Tonight will be a special night for five seniors on the Russell County High School Lakers and Lady Lakers basketball teams. Tonight is senior night as the Lakers and Lady Lakers face off in a double-header against Monroe County. Lady Laker seniors are Juliah... Read More.

Laker Basketball Action Over the Weekend; Busy Week Ahead | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 1 by WJRS Staff

It was a busy weekend for the local high school basketball teams, and the week ahead is full also. On Friday night, the Lady Lakers picked up their fifth win in a row, defeating Casey County at Laker gym 58 to 46. Juliah Bault... Read More.

Michigan State Football Transfer Likes Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 1 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Once he decided he was going to leave Michigan State, receiver Tre’Von Morgan had some schools reach out to him and he reached out to a few others, including Kentucky. The 6-6, 215-pound Morgan was the No. 1 receiver in Ohio... Read More.

All Things Russell 2-26 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 26 by Sean Hammond

Jeff and Tony discuss last week's program and talk with Superintendent Michael Ford about COVID-19 vaccinations and getting back to in-person learning.

RCMS 6th and 8th grade volleyball pick up wins over Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 6th and 8th grade volleyball teams defeated Campbellsville Thursday night. 6th graders won 21-8 and 21-11. 8th graders won 21-14 and 23-21. 7th graders fell short (RC 21-14; Cville 21-13 21-17)

Lady Lakers secure top seed in 16th District Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers scored just four points in the first quarter and shot 6/25 in the first half, but outscored the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets by 20 in the second half to clinch the top seed in the 16th District Tournament. In... Read More.

Womack to continue bowling career at LWC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School senior bowler Jason Womack plans to continue his bowling career at the next level as he signed to join the Lindsey Wilson College Bowling team in Columbia on Thursday afternoon. Joined by his family in the foyer at Russell County... Read More.

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Laker Bowling Team picks up win over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Girl-Boy Doubleheader versus Monroe County Tonight at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

North Laurel-Lexington Catholic Boys Matchup Features Top Teams, Players | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers to celebrate homecoming, senior night tonight vs. Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball Action Over the Weekend; Busy Week Ahead | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Michigan State Football Transfer Likes Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

All Things Russell 2-26 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 6th and 8th grade volleyball pick up wins over Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers secure top seed in 16th District Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Womack to continue bowling career at LWC | 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