Lady Lakers scheduled to host Taylor County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team is scheduled to host Taylor County at Laker Gym tonight. The JV matchup between the Lady Lakers and Lady Cardinals is set to get underway at about 5:30 this evening with varsity to follow at around 7... Read More.

Martels Carter impresses Vince Marrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Between Kentucky’s 4-8 season and so many players going and coming in the transfer portal the high school seniors who signed with UK in December probably did not get as much attention as normal. Recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow really likes 6-0,... Read More.

Travis Perry continues to impress coach Mark Pope with his overall play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky freshman Travis Perry shared one of the New Year’s resolutions that he and some teammates made. “I think the consensus of a lot of guys was a pretty similar one and it was to get more in the Bible, whether... Read More.

Russell County Basketball Games cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

Both Laker and Lady Laker Basketball games scheduled for tonight have been cancelled. The Lady Lakers are scheduled to be at home on Thursday, hosting Garrard County. The Lakers are scheduled to be in action next Tuesday, as they go on the road to... Read More.

Mackenzie Powell performed with the Firecrackers at Rupp Arena and now she’ll be back Feb. 1 as an assistant coach when the Firecrackers perform | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught When coach John Calipari brings Arkansas to Rupp Arena Feb. 1 to play against Kentucky it could be one of the most electric atmospheres ever for a UK home basketball game. Odds are ESPN GameDay will be at Rupp Arena to... Read More.

Lakers fall in 2A sectional championship to LaRue County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team fell to LaRue County in the 2A Section 4 championship on Saturday by a score of 83-68. Four Lakers scored in double figures. Mayes Gosser led the scoring with 19, Maddox Shearer scored 17, Owen Loy scored 13, and Dylan... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall in district matchup to Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team dropped a close one at home Friday night to district foe Monroe County by a score of 48-45. Playing without leading scorer Aniyah Coffey, the Lady Lakers trailed by 9 going into the fourth quarter but fell short against... Read More.

Radvile Autukaite had unique journey to Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Radvile Autukaite grew up in Lithuania but always dreamed of coming to the United States and at age 18 came to the U.S. to play basketball at Reinhardt University, a NAIA school, to play basketball. That was 15 years ago and... Read More.

Lakers defeat Adair County in 2A semifinals, move to sectional championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team defeated Adair County last night in the 2A section quarterfinals by a score of 66-64. The Lakers were led by a standout performance by junior Dylan Stanelle, who scored a team-high 25 points. Owen Loy added 15 points... Read More.

Lady Lakers host Monroe County in district matchup tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers will be in action at home tonight, hosting Monroe County in a district matchup. The JV matchup between the Lady Lakers and Lady Falcons will get underway at 6, with the varsity matchup getting started at around 7:30. We'll... Read More.

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Lady Lakers scheduled to host Taylor County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Martels Carter impresses Vince Marrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Travis Perry continues to impress coach Mark Pope with his overall play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Basketball Games cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mackenzie Powell performed with the Firecrackers at Rupp Arena and now she’ll be back Feb. 1 as an assistant coach when the Firecrackers perform | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall in 2A sectional championship to LaRue County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall in district matchup to Monroe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Radvile Autukaite had unique journey to Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers defeat Adair County in 2A semifinals, move to sectional championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers host Monroe County in district matchup 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