Laker Baseball wins 16th District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

It was a night of celebration on the baseball diamond as the Russell County Lakers captured another 16th District Championship, the 5th in a row for the Laker Baseball program, with a 14-0 win over Clinton County in 5 innings. It was a combination... Read More.

OPINION: Moving Monroe County to the 16th District defies logic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

As we head into spring sports season, we are reaching the end of the last academic year where the 16th District will remain as it has for the last 17 years. In January, the KHSAA opted to grant a request from Monroe County to... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall to Metcalfe, 3-way tie in 16th District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers fell to the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets Tuesday night at Laker Gym by a score of 52-33. It was a rough night for the Lady Lakers offensively, particularly in the second half where they shot just 2-17 and mustered... 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.

New Senate map would move Russell County out of 16th District, into 15th District

Wednesday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The new Kentucky Senate proposed redistricting map would move Russell County out of the 16th Senate District and into the 15th Senate District. The proposed map, which has to pass through the Kentucky Legislature, would […]

Campbellsville University professor files to run for 16th Senate District seat

Monday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

A Campbellsville University professor has filed to run for 16th District State Senator, which includes Russell County. Dr. Justy Engle, associate professor of English at Campbellsville University, recently filed to run for State Senate in […]

Volleyball 16th District Tournament starts tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers volleyball team will play in the 16th District Tournament at Cumberland County tonight. The Lady Lakers will play in the second matchup of the night, as they take on Metcalfe County. The match is scheduled to start at 7... Read More.

Boys Soccer wins 16th District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Boys Soccer Team defeated Monroe County on Saturday to claim the 16th District Championship. Everson Padilla scored four goals, while Jay Bailey and Francisco Campos added one goal each in the Lakers 6-0 victory.

16th District Baseball and Softball tournament schedules released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

16th District Tournament play begins this weekend for the Russell County High School Baseball and Softball teams. The Laker Baseball team starts things off on Sunday at 2 p.m. when the Lakers take on Metcalfe County at Edmonton Memorial Park. The Lakers took both... Read More.

16th District Tournament brackets released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

The 16th District Basketball Tournament brackets were finalized today. The Lady Lakers play Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. against Cumberland County. The Lakers play Metcalfe County on Monday, March 15 at 6 p.m. The 16th District Tournament is at Cumberland County this year.

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Laker Baseball wins 16th District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

OPINION: Moving Monroe County to the 16th District defies logic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to Metcalfe, 3-way tie in 16th District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

New Senate map would move Russell County out of 16th District, into 15th District

Campbellsville University professor files to run for 16th Senate District seat

Volleyball 16th District Tournament starts tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Boys Soccer wins 16th District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

16th District Baseball and Softball tournament schedules released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

16th District Tournament brackets released | 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