RC Schools’ District Improvement Planning Committee meets today

Wednesday, December 14 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education’s District Improvement Planning Committee will meet today at 11 a.m. in the upstairs conference room of the Russell County Schools ANC. The committee is expected to discuss the 2022-23 […]

Lakers defeat Hornets; Lady Lakers fall to Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 14 by Derek Aaron

The Laker boys' basketball team battled back from an early 14 point deficit and hit key free throws down the stretch to win 63-54 over district foe Metcalfe County at Laker Gym on Tuesday night. Braydon Cerrato led the way for the Lakers with... Read More.

RCHS swimmers in action at Marion Co. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 14 by Derek Aaron

The Laker Swim Team traveled to Marion County earlier this week to participate in a Quad-Duel Meet against Marion County, Bardstown, and Bethlehem. The Lady Lakers were led to victory by Blair Brummett, Marlei DeVore, and Alexa Stephens, each winning both of their events... Read More.

Laker bowlers defeat Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 14 by Derek Aaron

The Laker bowling team hosted the Wayne County Cardinals earlier this week. The Lady Lakers bowled well as they defeated the Lady Cardinals 7 games to 0. High scorers for the girls were Autumn Huckelby with 185 and Summer Aaron with 174. The Lakers... Read More.

Hattie Jean Hughes, age 87, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, December 13 by Sean Hammond

Hattie Jean Hughes, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Russell County Hospital. She was 87 years of age. Born on August 6, 1935, in Jabez, she was a daughter of […]

Bid acceptance on new 911 center tabled until January 2023

Tuesday, December 13 by Derek Aaron

In a 3-2 vote on Monday night, the Russell County Fiscal Court voted in their regular monthly meeting to table the acceptance of any bids on the new 911 center project until January 2023 when […]

School district receives clean audit

Tuesday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District received a clean audit from its auditing company at a recent meeting of the board of education. Here’s Superintendent Michael Ford talking to WJRS News about the audit.

School attendance was 93.4% on Monday

Tuesday, December 13 by Derek Aaron

With this being the final week before Christmas Break for Russell County Schools, district attendance numbers rose to 93.4 percent on Monday, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. Every one of the district’s five schools had […]

Monticello man charged with attempting to kill police officer

Tuesday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

A Monticello man has been charged with attempting to murder a police officer. According to Monticello Police, 24-year-old Zachary Dean was arrested on several charges including attempted murder of a police officer, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, […]

Adair fair board to receive funds to build new restrooms

Tuesday, December 13 by Derek Aaron

The Adair County Fair Board was awarded more than $90,000 for a new restroom building, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture announced on Monday. The exact total comes to $92,325 and was among five fair boards […]

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RC Schools’ District Improvement Planning Committee meets today

Lakers defeat Hornets; Lady Lakers fall to Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS swimmers in action at Marion Co. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker bowlers defeat Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hattie Jean Hughes, age 87, of Russell Springs

Bid acceptance on new 911 center tabled until January 2023

School district receives clean audit

School attendance was 93.4% on Monday

Monticello man charged with attempting to kill police officer

Adair fair board to receive funds to build new restrooms

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Obituaries

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