School district unveils new website, mobile app

Friday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Keeping up with Russell County Schools online has been made easier by a new website and mobile app. Chris Godby, the district’s digital learning coach, unveiled the new website and app to the board of […]

Luttrell’s shutout propels Lakers to district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team picked up a district win on the road at Clinton County Thursday night, thanks to a masterful performance from senior Cody Luttrell on the mound. Luttrell went the distance, only giving up two hits and a walk while... Read More.

District 8 road crews preparing for Friday night’s winter weather event

Friday, March 11 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 highway crews are ready to respond to the winter storm expected to move across the state overnight. The U.S. National Weather Service out of Louisville has issued a winter […]

Russell County Schools report no COVID cases in district

Tuesday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

As COVID cases continue to drop, Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News on Monday that for the first time in months, Russell County Schools reported no positive COVID cases among students or […]

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.

Lakers, Lady Lakers season ends in first round of district tourney | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

The basketball season for the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers came to a halt Monday night in Albany as both teams were defeated in the opening round of the 16th District Tournament at Clinton County High School. In the opening game, the 4-seed... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers in district tournament action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be in action in the 16th District Tournament in Albany tonight. The 4-seed Lady Lakers will take on the 1-seed Metcalfe County Lady Hornets beginning at 6 p.m. at Clinton County High School. In... Read More.

District tournament schedules released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The 16th District Tournament schedules have been released. In the 3-way tie on the girls side, the Lady Lakers drew the #4 seed. They will take on the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets on Monday, February 21 at 6 p.m. The Lady Hornets won both... 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.

Where do things stand with Russell County basketball on the verge of district tournaments? | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The basketball regular season is winding down, with the final regular season games for Russell County being scheduled a week from Friday on Feb. 18. After that, the Lakers and Lady Lakers will prepare for the 16th District Tournament, being hosted by Clinton County... Read More.

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School district unveils new website, mobile app

Luttrell’s shutout propels Lakers to district win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

District 8 road crews preparing for Friday night’s winter weather event

Russell County Schools report no COVID cases in district

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

Lakers, Lady Lakers season ends in first round of district tourney | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers in district tournament action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

District tournament schedules released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Where do things stand with Russell County basketball on the verge of district tournaments? | 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