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August 30, 2026

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[ August 29, 2026 ] Russell County Falls to LaRue County Friday Night 45-7 Local Sports
[ August 28, 2026 ] GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Lakers Shut Out Wayne County, 3–0 Local Sports
[ August 27, 2026 ] Laker Golf Falls to Adair County, 153–163 Local Sports
[ August 27, 2026 ] BOYS SOCCER: Varsity Lakers Fall 3–1; JV Claims 2–1 Victory Thursday at Barren Local Sports
[ August 27, 2026 ] Russell Springs Man Arrested in Corbin Police Investigation WJRS News

Laker Varsity Golf Falls to Clinton at Dale Hollow State Park

September 8, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker Boys Golf team went on the road on Tuesday, traveling to Dale Hollow State Park to take on Clinton county. In the varsity matchup, Clinton County defeated Russell County in a close […]

The Russell County Middle School girls basketball team opened their season at home Monday night against Campbellsville. The 8th grade Lakers won, 40-19. Giada Lindsey had 19 points and Addison Hart had 8 points. In […]

Lady Laker Volleyball Drops Season Opener (Photos)

September 7, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker volleyball team dropped its season opener Monday night against Campbellsville at Laker gym. The JV Lady Lakers won, defeating Campbellsville 21-18 and 21-12. The Lady Laker varsity team lost to […]

Vaught’s Views on UK Sports for Monday, September 7th

September 6, 2020 WJRS Staff

Lady Laker Volleyball Teams Opens Season at RCHS Monday

September 6, 2020 WJRS Staff

Coach Faith Womack’s Lady Laker volleyball team will open their season Monday night at Laker gym as they host Campbellsville. It will be the first of four games this week for the Lady Laker team […]

Middle School Girls Basketball Team Opens Season Monday at RCMS

September 6, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Middle School girls basketball team, coached by Regan Helm, opens their 2020 season on Monday night as they host Campbellsville. The 8th grade game starts at 5 o’clock and the 8th grade […]

Vaught’s Views for Friday, September 4th

September 3, 2020 WJRS Staff

Lady Laker Volleyball Team Opens Season Monday at RCHS

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff

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.