Braydon Hawthorne was Mark Pope’s biggest recruiting surprise | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope pulled off one of his biggest recruiting surprises when he signed 6-foot-8 Braydon Hawthorne, a four-star wing prospect ranked in the top 40 in his recruiting class. The Kentucky coach already had what looked like a loaded roster when... Read More.

Gosser to continue baseball career at Frontier Community College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County senior Mayes Gosser will continue his baseball career at Frontier Community College in Illinois. Gosser held a signing ceremony yesterday afternoon in front of family, friends, coaches, and teammates. Gosser said he's thankful for all the support he's received during his time... Read More.

Coffey introduced as new Lady Laker Volleyball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

New Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball coach Kaylie Coffey is excited to get back to her Russell County roots. The 2017 Russell County High School graduate was introduced yesterday as the new head coach of the Lady Laker Volleyball program. After graduating from Russell... Read More.

Baseball region tournament draw will take place tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The 4th Region Baseball tournament draw will take place tomorrow. As the winners of the 16th District, Russell County will face a district runner-up. The Lakers will open play in the 4th Region Tournament on Monday against Franklin-Simpson, South Warren, or Warren East. Stay... Read More.

Lakers defeat Monroe to claim 8th consecutive district championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team claimed its 8th consecutive district championship last night with an 8-6 win over the host Monroe County Falcons last night. Carter Stapp continued his recent success at the plate, finishing with a team-high 3 hits, including a two-run home run... Read More.

Coffey to be introduced as new RCHS Volleyball coach this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Volleyball has a new head coach and she's no stranger to the program. Kailey Coffey will officially be introduced as the new Lady Laker Volleyball coach at an event this evening at the high school. The introduction event will take... Read More.

University of Kentucky Baseball team helps clean up tornado damage locally | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

The University of Kentucky Baseball team was on its way back from the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama yesterday but made a stop in Russell County on the way. The team and coaches made a stop in Russell County to assist with cleanup from... Read More.

McGowan, Roy and Hart earn all-district honors | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County Lady Laker Softball players earned all-district honors. Seniors Jaylee Roy and Addison Hart, and junior Rylen McGowan, were named all-district.

Most power outages in area have been restored | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Most power outages in the South Kentucky RECC area have been restored. In total, South Kentucky RECC is reporting just under 300 outages in the area, with 17 in Russell County, nearly 250 in Pulaski County, and about 20 in McCreary County. At its... Read More.

Baseball District Championship set for tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team is set to compete for the 16th District Championship tonight. The Lakers are set to take on the tournament host Monroe County at 6:30 this evening. The Lakers defeated Metcalfe County 10-0 in the opening round of the district tournament,... Read More.

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Braydon Hawthorne was Mark Pope’s biggest recruiting surprise | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Gosser to continue baseball career at Frontier Community College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coffey introduced as new Lady Laker Volleyball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Baseball region tournament draw will take place tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers defeat Monroe to claim 8th consecutive district championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coffey to be introduced as new RCHS Volleyball coach this evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

University of Kentucky Baseball team helps clean up tornado damage locally | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McGowan, Roy and Hart earn all-district honors | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Most power outages in area have been restored | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Baseball District Championship set for tonight | 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