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August 31, 2026

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Laker Volleyball starts region play Monday

October 22, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers volleyball team will play Monday night at 8 p.m. in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament. The Lakers will take on District 15 tournament winner Allen County Scottsville. The […]

Laker Sports Report for Thursday, October 22nd

October 21, 2020 WJRS Staff

***The Russell County Middle School girls basketball teams will be in action Thursday night at the middle school gym. The Laker girls will take on Metcalfe County, with the 7th grade game to start at […]

Middle School Football Teams Get Wins

October 21, 2020 WJRS Staff

In middle school football action Tuesday night at Ron Finley Field at Russell County High School, the RCMS teams got two good wins. In the 8th grade game, Russell County defeated Campbellsville 46 to 6. […]

Laker Sports Report for Wednesday, October 21st

October 21, 2020 WJRS Staff

***The Lady Laker volleyball team lost in the 16th District finals Tuesday night to top seeded Clinton County, 3 to 0, in Albany. The Lady Lakers will now advance to the regional tournament to be […]

Russell – Clinton face off for volleyball district title tonight

October 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers volleyball team has a chance to clinch a district championship tonight when they face off against the Clinton County Bulldogs. The Lakers and the Bulldogs have faced off once this season, […]

Laker Sports Report for Tuesday, October 20th

October 20, 2020 WJRS Staff

***The Lady Laker volleyball team advanced to the 16th District championship by defeating Metcalfe County three straight sets (3 to 0) in the opening round Monday night of the girls district tournament at Albany. The […]

Laker Sports Report for Monday, October 19th

October 19, 2020 WJRS Staff

***The Lady Laker volleyball team will begin post regular season play Monday night when they travel to Albany for the 16th district tournament. The Lady Lakers, the #2 seed in the district, will play #3 […]

Russell – Adair Football game not likely this season

October 16, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Adair County Indians usually meet on the gridiron each year for a rivalry matchup, but in 2020, it doesn’t appear that the Lakers and Indians will go head-to-head. The game […]

Russell County – Butler County game cancelled

October 16, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County vs. Butler County football game scheduled for tonight has been cancelled, according to Russell County High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter. The cancellation is due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in […]

Laker Sports Report for Thursday, October 15th

October 15, 2020 WJRS Staff

In Laker Sports news: ***The Russell County girls soccer team competed Wednesday night for the district championship in it’s first ever soccer season. The Laker girls lost a close one to Monroe County 1 to […]

Lakers vs LaRue County
Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.
Community Conversation 8-27
Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County High School NJROTC Chief Dennis Kiser to discuss the program’s upcoming activities, competitions, educational opportunities, and community events. Chief Kiser also shares how NJROTC helps students build discipline, leadership, confidence, and skills for success—whether or not they pursue a military career.
Community Conversation 8-24
Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.
Lakers vs Adair County
Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.
Community Conversation 8-19
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.