Lakers Win Two in a Row, Defeat Hart and Wayne | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 23 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys basketball team won two games over the weekend to improve their season record to 3-12. The Lakers went to Munfordville on Friday night to take on Hart County in a game that was scheduled on Thursday after the Taylor... Read More.

Photos: Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County 62-51 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers defeated the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs 62-51 Thursday night at Laker Gym. Check out some photos of the action below. [metaslider id="18315"]

Lady Lakers defeat district rival Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated Clinton County at Laker Gym Thursday night by a score of 62-51. The Lady Lakers jumped out to a 10-point lead at halftime and never relinquished it as they picked up win #7 on the season and their... Read More.

Middle School Basketball games postponed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Tournament games at Russell County Middle School scheduled for tonight have been postponed until Monday, Jan. 24. Semi-finals and finals will take place Thursday, Jan. 27, and Monday, Jan. 31. The sixth grade tournament is still scheduled... Read More.

Laker Basketball Game with Taylor County Canceled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The RCHS basketball game scheduled for Thursday night at Taylor County has been canceled due to hazardous road conditions. Russell County is next scheduled to take on Wayne County at Laker Gym on Saturday as part of the Kay Morris Classic.

Lady Lakers to host district rival Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers (6-11) will host district rival Clinton County (6-10) at Laker Gym tonight. It will be a JV/Varsity doubleheader with the JV game tipping off at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity game to follow. This is a rescheduled matchup from... Read More.

Monroe County added to 16th District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Monroe County will be leaving the 15th district to join the 16th District, making it a five-team district. The new alignment goes into effect beginning in 2022-2023, with Monroe County joining Russell, Clinton, Metcalfe, and Cumberland counties. The 15th District will add Warren East... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team fell to the Casey County Lady Rebels Tuesday night, dropping their record to 6-11 on the season. The Lady Lakers fell by a score of 57-46. Maleah Preston and Hannah Yates led the Lady Lakers with 11 points each.... Read More.

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

Tuesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers (6-10) will host the Casey County Lady Rebels (8-9) tonight at Laker Gym. The Lady Lakers will look to bounce back from back-to-back losses while the Lady Rebels are coming off back-to-back wins. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m... Read More.

Laker Swim & Dive finishes 2nd at Laker Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim Team were back in action on Saturday, January 15, as they hosted the Laker Invitational. The Laker Invitational was a competitive meet with teams from Northern & Western Kentucky travelling to compete. The final tally of scores at the end of... Read More.

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Lakers Win Two in a Row, Defeat Hart and Wayne | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Photos: Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County 62-51 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers defeat district rival Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Middle School Basketball games postponed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball Game with Taylor County Canceled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers to host district rival Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monroe County added to 16th District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Laker Swim & Dive finishes 2nd at Laker Invitational | 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