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August 29, 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

KHSAA set to discuss fall sports on Thursday

August 18, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Controllers is set to discuss the next moves for fall sports in Kentucky at a virtual meeting on Thursday. The meeting will be a follow-up from a […]

Kentucky Sports Minute with Larry Vaught for Wednesday, August 19th

August 18, 2020 WJRS Staff

Veteran Kentucky sportswriter Larry Vaught shares some thoughts on happenings on Kentucky sports.

Laker Boys Golf Teams Defeat Metcalfe on Tuesday

August 18, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Laker boys golf team hosted Metcalfe County on Tuesday at Lakewood Country Club in a varsity and JV match. In the varsity match, the Lakers defeated the Hornets by a score of 155 to […]

Kentucky Sports Minute for Tuesday, August 18th

August 17, 2020 WJRS Staff

Laker Boys JV Golf Hosts Glasgow

August 17, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Laker JV Golf team hosted the Glasgow Scotties in a match on Monday at Lakewood Country Club. Glasgow defeated the Lakers by a score of 184 to 210. Scoring for the Lakers: Kole Rixon […]

Kentucky Sports Minute with Larry Vaught for Monday, August 17th

August 16, 2020 WJRS Staff

Laker Boys Golf Team Competes Saturday at Edmonton

August 15, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Laker golf team traveled to Shady Hollow Golf Course in Edmonton on Saturday. The Laker team finished 3rd out of the 16 team, finishing with a team score of 323. Three Lakers shot their […]

Middle School Girls Basketball Tryouts Date Set

August 14, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Middle school girls basketball will be having tryouts August 24th from 4 pm till 6 pm at the middle school gym. For more information contact Coach Regan Helm at 270-585-7646 or […]

Lady Laker Golf at Taylor County

August 14, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Lady Laker golf team played at Taylor County on Friday. Individual scoring for Russell County was as follows: McKenzie Trautman 82 BreAnna Trautman 89 Madalyn Wright […]

Kentucky Sports Minute with Larry Vaught for Friday

August 14, 2020 WJRS Staff

Veteran Kentucky sportswriter Larry Vaught shares his daily thoughts on happenings in Kentucky sports.

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.